How did the use of instruments change from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance? Include a connection to dance in answer.

During the Renaissance period, most of the musical activity shifted from the church to the courts. Composers were more open to experimentation. As a result, more composers used musical instruments in their compositions. Instruments that produced softer and less bright sounds were preferred for indoor events

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