Renaissance means “rebirth” in French. How is the idea of rebirth reflected in the music of the Renaissance? In your answer, discuss Renaissance musical forms and instruments.

The idea of rebirth is reflected in the music of the Renaissance because composers of the Renaissance strived to capture new ideas and beliefs through the music they compose; there was also a difference in the style, sounds, and instruments used for the Renaissance, indicating a “rebirth”. Some of the instruments included are the mouth harp, the sackbut, and the Renaissance Lute.