Middle Ages Finals Review

The Middle Ages began with…

• the end of the Renaissance

• the birth of King Arthur

• the fall of the Western Roman Empire

• the creation of ancient river valley civilizations

The Middle Ages is also called

• The Classical Period
• The Medieval Era
• The Age of Exploration
• The Renaissance

Sacred music in the Middle Ages was called...

• plainsong

• Cantiga

• jongleurs

• troubadours

The clergy were the...

• priests and monks

• rich landowners

• knights

• poor farmers

What does "a cappella" singing mean?

• only instruments

• only men

• just voices

• only women

What is sacred music?

• religious

• secular

• non-religious

• rock'n'roll

Gregorian Chant was sung in...

• ... in romance language

• ... in Latin language

• ... in French

• ... in German

Who were the professional musicians, artists and poets from noble families?

• Troubadours

• Jongleurs

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.