Composer

:

Antonio Valente

Genre

:

Keyboard

Style

:

Keyboard

Average_duration

:

3:14

Antonio Valente was an Italian composer and keyboardist who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his keyboard music, particularly his collection of dances for the keyboard, titled "Intavolatura de cimbalo" (Naples, 1576). One of the most famous pieces from this collection is the "Tenore del passo e mezo." The "Tenore del passo e mezo" is a dance in triple meter, which was popular in the Renaissance period. It is a type of passamezzo, a dance that originated in Italy in the 16th century. The passamezzo was a slow, stately dance that was often used as an opening dance in a suite of dances. The "Tenore del passo e mezo" is a variation of the passamezzo, with a faster tempo and a more lively character. The "Tenore del passo e mezo" is composed of three movements. The first movement is a slow, stately introduction, which sets the mood for the dance. The second movement is the main dance, which is fast and lively. The third movement is a slower, more reflective section, which brings the dance to a close. The characteristics of the "Tenore del passo e mezo" are typical of Renaissance dance music. The piece is written in a simple, straightforward style, with a clear melody and a steady rhythm. The harmony is also simple, with a focus on the basic chords of the key. The piece is scored for keyboard, and the keyboard part is written in a style that is typical of the period, with a lot of ornamentation and embellishment. The "Tenore del passo e mezo" was first published in Valente's "Intavolatura de cimbalo" in 1576. The collection was widely popular in its time, and it was reprinted several times in the following decades. The "Tenore del passo e mezo" remains one of the most famous pieces from the collection, and it is still performed today by early music ensembles and keyboardists.

More....