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Music History: From Renaissance to Modern

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Which musical period is characterized by the use of polyphony and the development of counterpoint?

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Renaissance
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The Renaissance period (1400-1600) was marked by the emergence of polyphony, where multiple independent melodic lines are played simultaneously, and the development of counterpoint, a technique of combining melodies in a harmonious way.

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