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Next, the audience is transported to the Renaissance Era (circa 1400–1600), an age celebrated for its cultural reawakening. This period witnessed significant changes in music; an increase in harmony and more flexible chords allowed for diverse artistic expression. While religious music remained prevalent, new forms such as masses, songs, and particularly chorals gained popularity. Instrumentation blossomed with the introduction of instruments like the harpsichord, trumpet, and guitar, enhancing the richness of musical composition.