- References.
- Grove.—Dictionary of Music and Musicians,
- articles on Palestrina and the Madrigal.
- Dickinson.—Music in the History of the Western Church.
- Parry.—Evolution of the Art of Music, Chapter V.
- Barrett.—English Glee and Madrigal Writers.
Questions and Suggestions.
Who was the most important of the earlier composers for the Church?
Give a sketch of his life.
What did he do for the music of the Church?
What peculiarities marked his style?
Give a brief résumé of the Council of Trent. (Consult a general history or church history.)
What attempts at part music did the Minstrels make?
Who took up this work later?
What is the origin of the word Madrigal?