The Renaissance
Example: The Renaissance greatly influenced the development of classical music styles.
Definition
"The Renaissance" in music refers to the period roughly between the 14th and 17th centuries characterized by a revival of interest in the arts, culture, and humanism, leading to significant developments in musical composition, style, and performance techniques.
Etymology
The term "the Renaissance" comes from the French word for 'rebirth,' originally used to describe the revival of classical art and learning in Europe. It was later applied to music to denote the period's renewed creativity and innovation in the art form.
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"The Renaissance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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