Exploring Medieval Era Music and Instruments

What was the time period of the medieval era?

• 500 to 1500

• 450 to 1450

• 600 to 1600

• 400 to 1400

Which type of music was part of the church during the medieval era?

• Secular music

• Instrumental music

• Sacred music

• Folk music

Which instrument from the medieval era is similar to the modern guitar?

• Veal

• Lute

• Harp

• Flute

Which family of instruments has remained largely unchanged since the medieval era?

• Brass

• Wind

• Percussion

• Strings

Which instrument from the medieval era is similar to the modern-day recorder?

• Flute

• Lute

• Veal

• Harp

What type of music was written for the Catholic Church during the medieval period?

• Folk

• Instrumental

• Vocal

• Secular

What does 'monophony' mean in the context of medieval vocal music?

• One melody sung by multiple voices

• Instrumental accompaniment

• Many melodies sung together

• A single voice with no melody

What is the term for many voices singing different melodies at the same time?

• Heterophony

• Monophony

• Polyphony

• Homophony

What were chants in the medieval period?

• Vocal music with no instruments

• Songs with multiple melodies

• Secular songs

• Instrumental pieces

What were neumes used for in medieval music?

• Vocal music notation

• Dance notation

• Secular music composition

• Instrument tuning