Canzonetta
The canzonetta (plural: Canzonette, Canzonetti or canzonettas ) was a popular, secular, ie non- religious kind of vocal composition in Renaissance Italy.
Their formation time is about to 1560th The early versions are similar to the madrigal, but are lighter in style. In the 18th century the term was used for a light secular vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment.
Hans Leo Hassler, who studied in Italy, the canzonetta led a north of the Alps.
Some representative composers of canzonettas
- Claudio Monteverdi
- Lodovico Grossi da Viadana
- Felice Anerio
- Adriano Banchieri
- Luca Marenzio
- Pietro Cerone
- Orazio Vecchi
- Giovanni Artusi
- Hans Leo Hassler
- Giovanni Maria Nanino
- Francesca Caccini
- Salamone Rossi
- Joseph Haydn
- Song genus
- Music ( Italy)