Music of the Middle Ages: Knowledge Check

The Middle Ages lasted from

• 1200 A.D.- 1300 A.D.

• 476 A.D.- 1450 A.D.

• 1650- 1720

• 1820- 1930

Who was in charge of society?

• The Roman Empire

• The Roman Catholic Church

• King George

• Alexander the Great

What is the definition of MONOPHONIC?

• Single voice or single melody

• Church music

• Music with many voices

• A groovy slow jam

Who is Gregorian Chant named after?

• The ancient Gregorians of pangea

• King Gregory XVI

• Pope Gregory I

• Greg the singing plumber

What is the Definition of PLAINCHANT?

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What are the Characteristics of Gregorian Chant?

• Monophonic

• Has no rhythm

• Written in Latin

• Melismatic text

What is the definition of MELISMATIC TEXT

• Monotone singing

• Many notes sung on a single syllable

• Religious text

• Text that is screamed from the top of a mountain!

How did monks and priests change Gregorian Chants into organums?

• By singing them in octaves, 5ths and 4ths

• By singing them with an organ playing in the background

• By singing them while underwater

• By screaming them from the top of a mountain!

What is the definition of POLYPHONY?

• Single voice or single melody

• Multiple voices or melodies sounding simultaneously

• The name of Pope Gregory's dog

• Owning more than one cell phone