Answer:
In Renaissance period, the tempo is influenced by the text. Notational features affect the tempo changes in the music, although these are usually not apparent in modern editions, having been changed to modern notation by the editor. Unless indicated, the tempo does not appreciably vary during a section of a work. Syllabic sections may often be taken at a slightly faster tempo than polyphonic sections. Although the music must not be taken so fast that the inherent beauty of the polyphony is destroyed, conductors should guard against a very slow tempo that impedes the linear flow.
