Music History Semester One Final

The phrase Middle Ages refers to the period...

• 450-1000

• 1000-1150

• 1150-1450

• 450-1450

During the Middle Ages, what institution was the center of musical life?

• The church

• The castle

• The merchant's living room

• The king's court

The music the medieval monks sang was called _______.

• contemporary gospel

• Gregorian chant

• estampies

• Trouvère songs

Gregorian chant ________.

• is monophonic in texture

• is polyphonic in texture

• is homophonic in texture

• has no texture

The Middle Ages was also known as...

• Medieval Period

• Renaissance Period

• Baroque Period

• Classical Period

What is sacred music?

• religious

• secular

• non-religious

• rock'n'roll

What is secular music?

• religious music

• non-religious music

Polyphony is...

• ...music composed for many parts or voices.

• ...music composed for only one voice or part.

The word "Renaissance" is French for what?

• Fancy cheese

• Rebirth

• Death

• Ridiculous

Which invention greatly influenced the Renaissance movement?

• Gunpowder

• Eye glasses

• Coffee houses

• The printing press