Music of the World questions 1.Who were the Poor Clares? Why is it somewhat surprising that they were accomplished musicians? 2. What is a chanson? 3. What is the song "Fine Knacks for Ladies" about? What type of song is it? 4. Which of the songs was composed by Franciscus Bossinensis, or Francis of Bosnia? 5. What is a lute? What is the history of the lute? When was the lute used? 6. What is a harpsichord? Where were these instruments often found? 7. What is a notation knife? 8. Many of the articles on the include a piece of artwork from the Renaissance period. How are music and art related? Do you think that the music of the period is reflected in the art of the period? Why or why not? 9. Of the different music files that you've heard from the Renaissance period, which one do you like the best? Why? 10. How does the music of the Renaissance differ from music today? (Think about the elements of music like tone color, rhythm, melody and so on).