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The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian

Jules Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by art

historians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture

during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this

period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman

culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of the

fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical

civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human-as

opposed to spiritual-values. Fulfillment in life-as opposed to concern about an afterlifebecame

a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying

the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned to

secular as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable

and appealing.

These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance

period--how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed,

experienced, discussed, and disseminated. They could see the architectural monuments,

sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually

hear ancient music-although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets,

essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned

about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music

did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino

Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians

to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had

rediscovered ancient art and literature.

The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state

of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly

during this century and a half-though at different rates in different countries-that we

cannot define a single Renaissance style.

9. What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?

(A) It expressed different ideals than classical sculpture, painting and poetry.

(B) It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.

(C) It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.

(D) Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.

10. According to the passage, why was Bemardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his

time?

(A) it was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.

(B) It had little emotional impact on audiences.

(C) It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.

(D) It did not contain enough religious themes.

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