Music History Mega Quiz

During which years did the Medieval Era occur?

• 6000-4000 BC

• 500-1400

• 1750-1890

• 1900-Present

Which of these happened during the Medieval Era?

• Joan of Arc was executed by the English

• World War 1

• George Washington became president

• The Civil War

What were the people who financially supported musicians called?

• goodwill ambassadors

• rainmakers

• helpers

• patrons

What was the official music of the Roman Catholic church?

• Gregorian Chant

• Ancient Hymns

• Early Psalms

• Edwardian Verses

Early music notation used in Gregorian Chant was called:

• squiggles

• syllabic

• neumes

• shape notes

What were the traveling performers of secular music called in the Medieval era?

• minstrels

• troubadours

• wanderers

• Honored Guests

Which of the following is NOT true of music in the Middle Ages:

• the church dominated musical activity

• most musicians were priests

• music was primarily vocal and sacred

• only women were allowed to sing in church

Which of the following were important Medieval-era composers?

• J. S. Bach

• Leonard Bernstein

• Leonin and Perotin

• W. A. Mozart

Between what years did the Renaissance Era occur?

• 1400-1600

• 1850-1915

• 700-1100

• 1950-1980

This type of music is written for the church (religious music):

• songsta

• secular

• sacred

• singular