Galliard
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The galliard was a form of Renaissance dance and music popular all over Europe in the 16th century. It is mentioned in dance manuals from England, Portugal, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
Galliard in Siena, Italy, 15th century
Unknown dancers performing lavolta. The painting is currently in Penshurst Place in Kent.
Lute song
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The term lute song is given to a music style from the late 16th century to early 17th century, late Renaissance to early Baroque, that was predominantly in England and France. Lute songs were generall
A concert, painting by Lorenzo Costa, in the National Gallery, London
