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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