the Burgundian School

The Burgundian School refers to a group of Renaissance composers in the late 15th and early 16th centuries who were associated with the Burgundian region, particularly the courts of Charles the Bold and his successors. Notable figures include Guillaume Dufay and Antoine Busnois. This school's music is characterized by rich polyphony, intricate vocal harmonies, and the use of secular themes alongside traditional religious ones. Their works significantly influenced the development of Western classical music, laying the groundwork for later styles such as the Franco-Flemish polyphonic tradition.