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What was a major effect of Palestrina's music in the post-Tridentine period?

  • Reconciling functional and aesthetic aims of church music

  • Promoting secular themes

  • Introducing electronic elements

  • Focusing on solo performances

Answer

Reconciling functional and aesthetic aims of church music was a significant effect of Palestrina's music in the post-Tridentine period. The Council of Trent (1545-1563) sought to reform church music, emphasizing clarity of text and a restrained style. Palestrina's compositions, with their clear polyphony and avoidance of excessive ornamentation, met these criteria while also maintaining musical beauty and expressiveness.
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