Music

• What types of music flourished during Elizabeth's reign?

  Both secular and religious music
• What factors contributed to the flourishing of music during Elizabeth's reign?

  Patronage and political stability
• Who were notable patrons of music during Elizabeth's reign?

  Elizabeth and her courtiers
• What instrument was Elizabeth skilled at playing?

  Virginals
• Name two prominent composers from Elizabeth's time.

  Thomas Tallis and William Byrd
• What is a madrigal?

  A complex part song for small choir
• Which country is associated with the origin of madrigals?

  Italy
• Who were Thomas Morley and Thomas Weelkes?

  Composers of madrigals
• What significant work did Morley produce in 1601?

  25 madrigals titled "The Triumph of Oriana"
• What was the role of official bands in towns during this period?

  They were known as waits
• What are broadside ballads?

  Cheap songs circulated widely
• What is "Watkins Ale"?

  A popular ballad
• What types of dance music were popular during this time?

  Galliard and Volta
• How did the musical experience of lower classes differ from that of the court?

  Lower classes had limited access to quality music
• What type of church music was available to the lower classes?

  Basic church music, restricted by Puritans
• What were the key features of music during Elizabeth's reign?

  • Flourishing of secular and religious music
  • Patronage by Elizabeth and courtiers
  • Prominent composers like Tallis and Byrd
  • Growth of popular ballads and waits
  • Basic church music for lower classes