Medieval Music

The word Medieval means...

• Middle Ages

• A little bit evil

• Religious Music

• Latin Music

Medieval music was all religious.

• True

• False

Another word for religious is sacred?

• True

• False

Another word for religious is secular.

• True

• False

An ostinato is a repeated pattern.

• True

• False

An ostinato is a....

• Repeated pattern.

• Long held note.

• Musical instrument.

• A language.

Most religious Medieval music was sung in Latin.

• True

• False

Another word for melody is...

• The tune.

• The rhythm.

• The beat.

When was the Medieval Era?

• 1492
• 500-100 BC
• 450-1450 AD
• 1600-1650

The __________ was the center of musical life

• church
• art
• king
• Roman Empire