Medieval Music

Usually monophonic, sometimes with improvised instruments, tells about chivalry and courtly love, originated in France and written in French Language.

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A form of sacred musical compositions that sets texts of the Eucharistic liturgy into music.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of medieval music?

• Monophonic texture

• Polyphonic texture

• Electronic instruments

• Jazz influences

What language were many medieval songs written in?

• English

• French

• German

• Italian

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is a type of medieval music that tells stories of chivalry and courtly love?

• Gregorian Chant

• Troubadour Music

• Baroque Music

• Classical Music

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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What is the primary purpose of Gregorian Chant in medieval music?

• Entertainment

• Dance

• Religious worship

• Military march

Which of the following instruments was commonly used in medieval music?

• Electric guitar

• Piano

• Lute

• Synthesizer

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

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What is the term for a medieval musician who composed and performed songs of chivalry and courtly love?

• Minstrel

• Troubadour

• Bard

• Jester

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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CCSS.RL.5.5

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Which of the following best describes the rhythm of medieval music?

• Highly syncopated

• Free and unmeasured

• Strictly metered

• Swinging

In medieval music, what is a 'motet'?

• A type of dance

• A sacred choral composition

• A musical instrument

• A form of opera

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CCSS.RI.6.7

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CCSS.RL.6.7