Renaissance music

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Across
  1. 2. derived from the motet echoing voices
  2. 3. small instrumental ensembles
  3. 4. voice parts that echo each other
  4. 7. were considered formal dances
  5. 8. the music reflects the action of the text
  6. 11. free-form composing with improvisation.
  7. 13. rhythmic idea repeats but the melody changes.
  8. 15. rebirth
  9. 16. choral compositions with French text
  10. 17. secular multi-voice songs
  11. 18. unaccompanied choral composition in Latin
Down
  1. 1. notation of musical pitches& rhythm
  2. 5. were considered formal dances
  3. 6. used pitches to create tension
  4. 9. various vocal parts sung at the same time.
  5. 10. less formal dances for fun.
  6. 12. recurring musical idea
  7. 14. lute, shawm, viola de gamba, harpsichord