Grade 9: Secular Music of the Medieval Period

What does "secular" mean in the context of music?

• Sacred and religious

• Associated with church

• Unrelated to religion

• Sung by priests

What were the performers of secular music during the Medieval period called in France?

• Trouveres

• Jongleurs

• Gaukler

• Gleemen

Which country is associated with Minnesang and minnesingers?

• France

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

Who composed "Le Jeu de Robin et Marion"?

• Hildegard von Bingen

• Charlemagne

• Adam de la Halle

• Guido d'Arezzo

What is a "Planh"?

• Song of praise to Virgin Mary

• Spinning song

• Lament on the death of a distinguished person

• Love poem

What language were secular songs mostly written in?

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Native language of the region

• Greek

What are Meistersingers known for?

• Chanting in monasteries

• Singing Gregorian Chants

• Creating meistersang

• Writing sacred music only

What is the meaning of “Chanson de geste”?

• A spinning song

• Narrative poetry with extraordinary characters

• Dialogue song between knight and shepherdess

• Satirical poem

What is the Latin term for secular songs written by wandering students?

• Cantiga

• Conductus

• Canso

• Lauda

What country is associated with Cantiga?

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Germany