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WorksheetsMedieval and Renaissance Eras
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are the years for the Medieval Era in music history?
100-1000
450-1450
1450-1600
What are the two types of vocal music in the Medieval Era?
Sacred and Secular
Viols and Drums
Sacred music was performed where?
in the church
outside the church
Secular music was performed where?
in the church
outside the church
In the Medieval Era, most of the music was sung by_________.
women
men
The music of the Medieval Era was mostly monophonic. This means it was_____________________.
a single melody sung by one person or group.
a single melody with instruments playing the same melody sung.
Prayers sung on pitches are called what?
Troubadour music
Chant
Madrigal
Which music symbols were used in the notation of early music?
Mass
Madrigal
Neumes
Neumes looked like ________________.
Circles
Tiny squares
Dashes
Who was the only woman allowed to compose music in the Medieval Era?
Hildegard Von Bingen
Hattie
Hagar the Horrible
What were troubadours?
Travelling musicians
Instrumentalists
Sacred performers
Select three things below that were being built in the Medieval Era.
Castles
Cathedrals
Universities
Restaurants
Why was the church so important in the Medieval Era? Select all that apply.
The church had money
People feared making the church angry
Paper was expensive and people needed the church to help print music
The church was not important in the Medieval Era of music.
What are the years of the Renaissance Era in music?
100-1000
450-1450
1450-1600
Which era came first in Music History?
Medieval Era
Renaissance Era
What was the major keyboard instrument of the Renaissance Era?
Piano
Organ
Harpsichord
What are the 3 types of music in the Renaissance Era?
Madrigal, Chanson, and Lied
Chant, Plainsong, Troubadour
What was happening in what we know as America during the Renaissance Era? Select all that are correct.
Christopher Columbus discovers the new world
The printing press is invented
Native Americans played the first music in what would be known as America
Native Americans sang in 1 part and used flute and drum accompaniment
In which era did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Medieval
Renaissance
He is considered the "Father of Musicians" in the Renaissance Era.
Josquin des Prez
Hildegard
This composer was kidnapped during the Renaissance Era, not once but twice because his voice was so beautiful.
Orlando di Lasso
Palestrina
What was the new voice and tone color in the Renaissance Era?
Women's voices
Men's voices
Boy Soprano
