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The More Popular Instruments of the Medieval to Renaissance Period Music plays a vital role in human society. It provides entertainment and emotional release, and it accompanies activities ranging from dance to religious ceremonies. Music is heard everywhere: in auditoriums, churches, homes, elevators, sports arenas, and on the street. Recorded music, through our technology, can be heard almost anywhere at anytime. Although we have the technology to listen to whatever kind of music we desire, …

…trumpeting tone. The harpsichord plays in a classical and warm quality. These instruments are but some of the many that were used during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The variety of instruments is truly staggering even within one group -- for example, the simple tin whistle can be related to the vast church organ. The study of musical instruments is a relatively new science and the interest continues to grow in this fascinating field.