Medieval Music: Bards, Minstrels, and Troubadours

Which one of these sang primarily songs of love and chivalry?

• Bards

• Minstrels

• Troubadours

• Jongleurs

What is the difference between a bard and a minstrel?

• Minstrels wandered more than bards did

• Bards were more respected and had several privileges

• Minstrels were less "refined" than bards

• All of the above

• There is none

What is the assistant of a troubadour called?

• Jester

• Jongleur

• Lyre

• Trouvere

What type of music did bards, minstrels, and troubadours primarily play?

• sacred

• secular

• ska

True or False: American minstrel shows are the same as medieval minstrels

• True

• False

At their core, what are bards?

• Poets

• Instrumentalists

• Storytellers

• Wandering musicians

Which medieval performer accompanied Crusaders to the Holy Land?

• Bards

• Minstrels

• Troubadours

• All of the above