Ancient and Medieval Music Quiz

Who were Troubadours and Trouvères?

• Renaissance painters

• Medieval knights

• Medieval poet-musicians

• Ancient philosophers

What is Organum?

• A type of ancient Greek poetry

• A type of Renaissance painting

• A type of medieval polyphonic music

• A type of Japanese martial art

Which subtopic is associated with Troubadours and Trouvères?

• Renaissance Art

• Medieval Poetry and Music

• Baroque Architecture

• Classical Literature

Which musical instrument was commonly used by Minstrels and Jongleurs?

• lute

• drum

• flute

• harp

What is NOT a Medieval instrument?

• Hurdy Gurdy

• Citole

• Guitar

• Organ

What is it called when ONE single melody is played, written, or sung with no harmony?

• Polyphony

• Monophony

• Plainchant

• Ars Nova

Music not related to religion or religious services

• secular music

• sacred music

• Ars Nova

• Hurdy Gurdy

Music used for religious services or purposes

• secular music

• sacred music

• Ars Nova

• Hurdy Gurdy

Music featuring TWO OR MORE melodies played, written, or sung at the same time

• Polyphony

• Monophony

• Plainchant

• Organ

When was the Medieval Era?

• 1492
• 500-100 BC
• 40--1400 AD

• 1600-1650