(90-second preview)
Josquin des Pres/Polyphony
From: Humanities Through the Arts
Length: 00:07:47
Description:
KET Distance Learning instructor Liz Jewell discusses the life and work of Josquin des Pres (1440-1521), one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance and the contributor of polyphony. The excerpt is from Humanities Through the Arts. This KET Distance Learning series is a stand-alone class with 67 broadcasts. The series can be used as a full credit course with a teacher partner or as a resource. The class begins with African and tribal art and then follows a chronological pattern.
Suggested uses:
- as an example and explanation of monophony, polyphony, and harmony
- to use with other excerpts to compare/contrast monophony, polyphony, and harmony
- as an example of music of the Renaissance (high school humanities chart)
- to explore the influences of time, place, and ideas on music
- paired with other excerpts to identify and compare various styles and functions of music
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