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Explore different examples of the most popular song and dance music of the Renaissance, featuring works by Michael Preatorius and John Playford.
John Playford: "Four English Country Dances" — Renaissance dance music was often played on stringed instruments and a popular wind instrument, called a recorder.
LISTEN John Playford: Four English Country Dances
Michael Praetorius: "Dance Suite from Terpsichore" —Many Renaissance dances were slower, and performed at parties in large groups.
LISTEN Michael Praetorius: Dance Suite from Terpsichore
Thomas Morely: "I love, alas, I love thee" —Songs of the Renaissance were sung in small groups, without instruments.
LISTEN Thomas Morely: I love, alas, I love thee.
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Explore different examples of the most popular song and dance music of the Renaissance, featuring works by Michael Preatorius and John Playford.
John Playford: "Four English Country Dances" — Renaissance dance music was often played on stringed instruments and a popular wind instrument, called a recorder.
LISTEN John Playford: Four English Country Dances
Michael Praetorius: "Dance Suite from Terpsichore" —Many Renaissance dances were slower, and performed at parties in large groups.
LISTEN Michael Praetorius: Dance Suite from Terpsichore
Thomas Morely: "I love, alas, I love thee" —Songs of the Renaissance were sung in small groups, without instruments.
LISTEN Thomas Morely: I love, alas, I love thee.
Explore more from YourClassical Adventures!
You must be 13 or older to submit any information to American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about things like our programs, products and services. See Terms of Use and Privacy.

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