Question

Which of the following is not a Renaissance composer? Guillame Dufay Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Philippe de Vitry Josquin des Prez

Answer 1

The answer is Philippe de Vitry

Step-by-step explanation:

First things first, Phillip de Vitry lived between 1291 and 1361. The years he lived is the logical reason to not consider him a Renaissance composer. Howerver, this is not the only reason. He was a pioner of of Ars Nova, a style that flourished in France during the Middle Ages. This musical movement is notable to provide a new way to write the composition, and adding new tones to the rhythmic, harmonic and thematic fields.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Phillipe de Vitry.

Step-by-step explanation:

Phillipe de Vitry is not a Renaissance composer, he is considered to be one of the main theorists of Ars Nova, as well as a talented, innovative and influential composer.