The Elizabethan Era, named after Queen Elizabeth I, queen regnant of England from 1558 to 1603, is also known as the Golden Age of English history. This was a time when music flourished alongside other art forms including literature, painting, sculpture, fashion and architecture. Music in this era played a significant role in the lives of citizens of all social classes and also led many composers and songs to become famous. Although today's music is very different in comparison, it has been influenced and shaped by the music of the Elizabethan era. Elizabethan music influenced almost every area of a person's life and was divided into five different types. These types were sacred music, theatrical music, court music, street music and city music. The music of this era originated with sung poetry. The music of this era was known for its steady rhythm and polyphony. Polyphony is the practice of establishing a simple main theme at first and then playing it in a more complex way. Elizabethan music was also characterized by its keen ability to reflect a variety of moods and...
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