Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance
Learn how the political, religious and economic changes in Europe during the Renaissance affected the music of the period. A slide show introduces viewers to a variety of instruments which were developed in conjunction with the new music.
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Guitar and Lute
Great website for information on guitars, lutes, and other musical instruments. A lot of free items like music, tablature, and art. Useful to those studying music, including beginners.
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Historical Musical Instruments: Renaissance Recorders
Presents information on early Renaissance recorders and their construction. Includes link to audio and video recordings.
University of Oxford (UK)
Epact: Scientific Instruments of Medieval and Renaissance Europe
Epact is an electronic catalogue of medieval and renaissance scientific instruments from four European museums: the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, the Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence, the British Museum,...
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Lutes, Old and New
A great website for a wide range of information about the lute. Includes pictures, questions and answers about the instrument, and even a directory of lute makers. Very useful for those interested in buying a lute.
Indiana University
History and Literature of Music: Renaissance Instruments
This resource classifies Renaissance instruments in the following categories: winds, plucked strings, bowed strings, keyboard, and percussion.
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Dulcians
An early predecessor of the bassoon, the dulcian is discussed in this site. Includes a brief history as well as other information about this 16th-century instrument.
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Guide to Early Instruments the Crumhorn and Rackett
Provides an overview of the history of the crumhorn and rackett. It also describes briefly how the instruments were crafted.
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The Renaissance Cornetto
Detailing the history of the renaissance instrument the cornetto, this site provides some interesting information about how it was made and how it was played.
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Radixnet: Musical Instruments Described
Site to all instruments of the renaissance period. Gives a little information on the instruments.
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Asza: World Musical Instrument Gallery: Oud or Ud
Website describing the oud, also known as an ud or Arabic lute.
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Contrabass Mania: Racketts
Learn about the early renaissance instrument the rackett. There are a few sound files and pictures as well.