Medieval Period Terms

Unaccompanied, monophonic music used in liturgy of the Western Church is called:

• Plainchant

• Secular Music

Music featuring two or more independent melodies played, written, or sung simultaneously is called:

• Polyphony

• Monophony

A single melody played, written, or sung with no harmony is called:

• Plainchant

• Monophony

What is the name of the musical style that was often used in France and the Burgundian Low Countries in the 14th century?

• Ars Nova

• Sacred Music

Music not related to religion or religious services is called:

• Sacred Music

• Secular Music

Music used for religious service or purpose is called:

• Sacred Music

• Secular Music