Medieval Music

What musical texture was used in Medieval music that refers to only one note sounding at a time?

• homophonic

• polyphonic

• heterophonic

• monophonic

What is the short piece of sacred choral music, typically polyphonic and without accompaniment?

• rhythm

• harmony

• motet

• tempo

The following statements are characteristics of a Gregorian Chant, EXCEPT;

• Plainsong

• Free in Tempo

• Used Neumes

• Polyphonic Texture

What is the term for a single melodic line without accompaniment in Medieval music?

• Monophony

• Polyphony

• Homophony

• Heterophony

Which of the following is a characteristic of Gregorian Chant?

• Polyphonic texture

• Free rhythm

• Instrumental accompaniment

• Secular themes

What is a motet in the context of Medieval music?

• A type of dance

• A sacred choral piece

• A musical instrument

• A secular song

Which language was predominantly used in the lyrics of Medieval sacred music?

• English

• Latin

• French

• German

What is the term for the earliest form of musical notation used in Medieval music?

• Neumes

• Staff notation

• Tablature

• Chord symbols

Which of the following describes a troubadour?

• A medieval knight

• A composer of sacred music

• A traveling poet-musician

• A church official

What is the primary subject matter of secular Medieval music?

• Religious themes

• Nature and love

• Historical events

• Scientific discoveries