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The French Renaissance music genre is a style of music that emerged in the late 15th century and flourished in the 16th century. It is characterized by its use of polyphony, or multiple voices, and its use of imitation, or the repetition of musical phrases. It is also known for its use of the lute, a stringed instrument, and its use of the chanson, a type of French song. The music of the French Renaissance is often seen as a bridge between the Medieval and Baroque eras, and it is known for its intricate and ornate melodies.

Albums

The most popular albums in the French Renaissance genre.
Claudin de Sermisy: Joyssance vous donneray (Renaissance Series, Arr. for Guitar)Claudin de Sermisy / Noël Akchoté
2016
Josquin's Legacy: Motets of the 15th & 16th CenturiesThe Gesualdo Six / Johannes Ockeghem / Owain Park & 9 more
2021
La chanson & la danse. Paris, vers 1540Michel Corboz / Clément Janequin / Josquin des Prez & 3 more
2023
Morlaye : Pièces pour luth, Pièces pour guitareGuillaume Morlaye / Federico Marincola
1994
Psaumes De La ReformeClaude Goudimel / Claude Goudimel Ensemble
1994
Chansons et psaumes de la réformePaschal de l'Estocart / Dominique Visse / Ensemble Clément Janequin
2000
Brumel: Mass/Sequentia "Dies Irae"Antoine Brumel / Paul Van Nevel - Huelgas Ensemble
1990
Janequin: Le Chant des OyseaulxClément Janequin / Ensemble Clément Janequin / Dominique Visse
1983
Sacred Treasures of Christmas: Music for Christmas, Epiphany & CandlemasLondon Oratory Schola Cantorum / Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck / Charles Cole & 12 more
2020
Claude Gervaise : Danceries (A quatre parties)Claude Gervaise / Christian Mendoze / Ensemble Musica Antiqua & 1 more
1997

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Playlists featuring French Renaissance.
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More Songs

More French Renaissance songs.
Du tout plongiet/Fors seulementAntoine Brumel / The Clerks' Group / Edward Wickham
12:28
Au joly jeuClément Janequin / Harmonia Recorder Ensemble
1:38
Ding! Dong! Merrily on high - Arr. Charles WoodThoinot Arbeau / The King's Singers
1:43
PavanePierre Attaingnant / Ronn McFarlane
2:11
Tant que vivraiClaudin de Sermisy / Scholars of London
2:17
Branle de ChampaigneClaude Gervaise / Les musiciens de Provence / Maurice Guis
2:09
Nesciens MaterJean Mouton / Voces8
5:12
Vous perdez temps de me dire mal d'elle - Arr. for GuitarClaudin de Sermisy / Noël Akchoté
1:39
Requiem: Pie Jesu Domine - Cristóbal de MoralesClaude Goudimel / Jordi Savall / La Capella Reial De Catalunya & 1 more
1:40
Nesciens materJean Mouton / The Monteverdi Choir / John Eliot Gardiner
6:51
TourdionPierre Attaingnant / Grex Vocalis
2:16
Letamini in DominoPhilippe Verdelot / Ora Singers
2:06
VillanesqueGuillaume Morlaye / Michael Craddock
1:11
Ce jour de l'anBaude Cordier / Les Musiciens De Saint-Julien / François Lazarevitch & 3 more
3:44

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