[Renaissance Music] A Curated Selection of Masterpieces Brimming with the Allure of Polyphony

Western music history is often discussed starting from the “Baroque era,” around 1600, when figures like Johann Sebastian Bach were active.

However, music existed long before that.

“Renaissance music,” born amid the cultural movement known as the Renaissance from around 1400 to 1600, is regarded as an important bridge between medieval Western music and Baroque music within the history of classical music.

A defining characteristic of Renaissance music is “polyphony,” constructed by overlapping multiple vocal lines, with many pieces being songs and sacred works.

In this article, we will introduce famous Renaissance pieces that are widely known and still featured in modern concerts.