Josquin Des Prez Known: Most Significant Composer Of The Mid-Renaissance Period

Josquin des Prez Known simply as Josquin, was one of the most significant composers of the mid-Renaissance period, around 1500. He was of Flemish descent, which is in the area now known as the Netherlands. This is where Dufay traveled and composed, and his impact on Josquin is apparent. The resemblances are remarkable; like Dufay, Josquin went to Italy and composed sacred masses and motets, and composed secular works in French and Italian. Additionally, like Dufay, Josquin composed for four voices. On the other hand, Josquin took a unique approach. Josquin’s novelties involved making the music effectually convey the text by accentuating the correct emphasis of words. This permitted the music to enrich the text, rather than just make it