Music of the Renaissance and Baroque
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Renaissance
Overview of the Renaissance period, cultural and historical context, and musics role in it

Module #2
The Emergence of Polyphony
Development of polyphonic music, key composers and their works

Module #3
Mass and Motet
Liturgical music forms, notable examples and composers

Module #4
Madrigal and Chanson
Secular music forms, evolution and popularity

Module #5
Josquin des Prez and the Franco-Flemish School
Life, works, and influence of Josquin des Prez and the Franco-Flemish School

Module #6
Palestrina and the Roman School
Life, works, and influence of Palestrina and the Roman School

Module #7
The Venetian School
Development of Venetian music, notable composers and works

Module #8
Renaissance Instruments and Performance Practice
Overview of Renaissance instruments, performance techniques, and historical context

Module #9
Renaissance Music in England
Music during the English Renaissance, notable composers and works

Module #10
Renaissance Music in Spain and Portugal
Music during the Spanish and Portuguese Renaissance, notable composers and works

Module #11
Renaissance Music in France and Germany
Music during the French and German Renaissance, notable composers and works

Module #12
Conclusion:Renaissance Musics Legacy
Summary of key points, impact on future music styles

Module #13
Introduction to the Baroque
Overview of the Baroque period, cultural and historical context, and musics role in it

Module #14
The Emergence of Opera
Development of opera, key composers and their works

Module #15
Oratorio and Cantata
Large-scale sacred music forms, notable examples and composers

Module #16
Concerto Grosso and Solo Concerto
Instrumental music forms, evolution and popularity

Module #17
Bach, Handel, and Telemann
Life, works, and influence of Bach, Handel, and Telemann

Module #18
Vivaldi and the Venetian School
Life, works, and influence of Vivaldi and the Venetian School

Module #19
Monteverdi and the Early Baroque
Life, works, and influence of Monteverdi and the early Baroque

Module #20
Baroque Instruments and Performance Practice
Overview of Baroque instruments, performance techniques, and historical context

Module #21
Baroque Music in Italy
Music during the Italian Baroque, notable composers and works

Module #22
Baroque Music in Germany and Austria
Music during the German and Austrian Baroque, notable composers and works

Module #23
Baroque Music in England and France
Music during the English and French Baroque, notable composers and works

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Music of the Renaissance and Baroque career

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