Sacred Music
sacred music was
made for religious
purposes.
sacred music could be
found in a Motet or a Mass.
Secular Music
secular music
was made for
nonreligious purposes.
secular music could be
found in a love song, a
dance, or a political satire.
Both were
made during
the Middle ages and the Renaissance Era. Both use tones, keys, words, sounds, and timing to express emotions.
Sacred and Secular Music
(author: Kristina Hicks)