The Renaissance technique of marrying the manipulation of the musical composition to follow the literal meaning of a given text is called

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Word painting is the technique used by Renaissance composers to reflect the meaning of the text through musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and dynamics. It is also known as text painting or Madrigalism. The composer would enhance the emotional and poetic impact of the lyrics by using musical devices to imitate natural sounds, illustrate specific words or sentences and create contrasting moods.

The Renaissance Technique of Marrying the Manipulation of the Musical