Marco Cara (jan 1, 1465 – jan 1, 1525)
Description:
an Italian composer, lutenist and singer of the Renaissance.Vernacular Song in Italy
A. The Italian frottola was a popular song in a light style, and its popularity increased with
publication.
1. Marco Cara (ca. 1465–1525) wrote frottole with dance-like rhythms and poetry based
on an eight-syllable pattern.
The frottola was the predominant type of Italian popular secular song of the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century. It was the most important and widespread predecessor to the madrigal.
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Date:
jan 1, 1465
jan 1, 1525
~ 60 years