Music History in the Middle Ages

What is Gregorian Chant?

• A type of poetry

• A style of hip-hop dance

• A type of rock music

• A form of plainchant

Who were Troubadours and Trouvères?

• Renaissance painters

• Ancient philosophers

• Medieval poet-musicians

• Medieval knights

Which of the following is NOT a medieval instrument?

• piano

• guitar

• violin

• trumpet

What language were most Gregorian Chants sung in?

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Latin

Which of the following is a characteristic of Troubadour music?

• Instrumental and melodic nature

• Fast and energetic tempo

• Harmonious and choral style

• Lyrical and poetic nature

Which medieval instrument is known for its drone sound?

• bagpipe

• harp

• flute

• lute

Who were the main patrons of Troubadours and Trouvères?

• nobility and aristocracy

• merchants and traders

• clergy and monks

• commoners and peasants

Which of the following is a medieval string instrument?

• lute

• trumpet

• guitar

• violin

What is the purpose of Gregorian Chant?

• To entertain the congregation during church services.

• To commemorate historical events in the Catholic Church.

• To provide a musical form of worship in the Catholic Church.

• To teach religious doctrine through music.

Which of the following is a characteristic of medieval instruments?

• Made of wood and limited range of notes

• Made of plastic and limited range of notes

• Made of metal and wide range of notes

• Made of stone and no range of notes