Medieval Music p3

What was the impact of the First Council of Orange on women in the church?

• Women were allowed to hold power in the church.

• Women were banned from holding power in the church.

• Women were encouraged to participate in church music.

• Women were given equal roles in liturgical dramas.

Why did music become a male-dominated field during the Middle Ages?

• The church made the rules, and they didn't let girls play.

• Women were not interested in music.

• Music was considered unimportant.

• Only men were allowed to play instruments.

What were liturgical dramas in the Middle Ages?

• Secular plays performed in theaters.

• Religious plays using only female actors.

• Religious plays using men in all roles.

• Musical performances by nuns.

What were convents in the Middle Ages?

• Religion communities separate from normal society.

• Places for men to study religion in huge cities.

• Markets for trading goods and sharing stories

• Schools for young children of all backgrounds

What role did women in convents have in the Middle Ages?

• They could officiate the Mass

• They held positions of leadership

• They were not allowed to sing

• They were primarily traders

Who was Hildegard of Bingen?

• A famous medieval knight

• A renowned female composer

• A medieval queen

• A famous painter

At what age did Hildegard of Bingen enter the convent?

• 14

• 10

• 20

• 18

What did Hildegard of Bingen found in 1150 CE?

• Her own convent

• A musical school

• A library

• A university

Who was Hildegard of Bingen?

• A composer and writer from the Middle Ages

• A famous painter from the Renaissance

• A scientist from the Enlightenment

• A poet from the Romantic era

What were composers experimenting with in holy music during the Middle Ages?

• Single melodies

• Multiple sounds at the same time

• Faster tempos

• New instruments