Italian 14th century music

Order Description
Read this textbook called A History of Western Music, by Burkholder, Grout, & Palisca and answer these two questions below :

1, Who were the principle composers of the Italian Trecento. What kinds of compositions did they write. Describe them briefly, for example the ballata.

2. Discuss the madrigal. Who first used the form? What kind of poetry was used?