Medieval Sacred Music

What is the name of the music sung by Monks in the middle ages?

• Folksong

• Plainsong

• Metal Music

• Songs of the Ancients

Where would you typically hear this music?

• Concert Halls and Stadiums

• Palaces and Castles

• Churches and Cathedrals

• Festivals and Taverns

Why did the Monks start singing?

• To get more people to attend services

• To make the words sound nicer

• To highlight the meaning of the words

• To make sure people at the back could hear

Before music was written down, how was this type of music learned?

• Word of Mouth

• Lessons from the King

• Rising and falling of words on a page

• It wasn't

How long is Lincoln Cathedral?

• 111 metres / 666 feet

• 129 metres / 586 feet

• 147 metres / 482 feet

• 196 centimetres / 984 inches

What is the early written music called?

• Numbers

• Neumes

• Norms

• Nuggets

What language was the majority of these tunes sung in?

• Greek

• Latin

• English

• Welsh

What religion were the monks who sung Plainsong?

• Church of England

• Muslim

• Protestant

• Catholic

Eventually, Plainsong evolved from one part to 2 or more. This was called:

• Oranisms

• Organum

• Augmented Music

• Organ Music

If Mr Lake could go on any TV show, which one would it be?

• X Factor

• Britain's Got Talent

• Catchphrase

• Who Wants to be a Millionaire