Topic: 6 French music of the 14th century

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1. Discuss the importance of the Ars Nova to French music. Who wrote the treatise, and what did it contain? How did its contents influence composition? What is isorhythm?

2. Who was Machaut and why was he so important to the development of th 15th century polyphonic Mass. Describe the components of this type of Mass. How many voices were used. Instruments?

Topic: 6 French music of the 14th century

Order Description
Remember to write as fully as you can

1. Discuss the importance of the Ars Nova to French music. Who wrote the treatise, and what did it contain? How did its contents influence composition? What is isorhythm?

2. Who was Machaut and why was he so important to the development of th 15th century polyphonic Mass. Describe the components of this type of Mass. How many voices were used. Instruments?