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Medieval Music

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did the Medieval Era take place.

a)

1500 AD - 1750 AD

b)

500 AD -1500 AD

c)

100 AD - 500 AD

d)

500 BC - 100 AD

2.

The term _____ refers to non-religious music.

a)

Sacred

b)

Instrumental

c)

Secular

d)

Chant

3.

Gregorian Chant includes the following:

a)

Monophonic Texture

b)

Sacred Text

c)

Was Learned From Sheet Music

d)

Sung by Monks

4.

Gregorian Chant was sung by what group of people?

(a)  

5.

Who pushed for unity and creating a standard for music?

a)

Roman Catholic Church

b)

French Government

c)

Roman Nobles

d)

Anglican Church

6.

How was medieval music taught before music notation?

4 lines
7.

What instrument typically played a drone in music?

a)

Flute

b)

Lute

c)

Hurdy Gurdy

d)

Lyre

8.

But wait, what was a drone?

a)

A group of short melodies that would repeat.

b)

A harmony between a high and low voice.

c)

A long and changing note.

d)

A sustained note that stayed constant.

9.

Who was Hildegard von Bingen?

4 lines
10.

What was the Dies Irae?

4 lines
11.

How did the Hurdy Gurdy function? How did it make sound?

4 lines
12.

Guillaume de Machaut is know for creating what?

4 lines
13.

Describe what the mass ordinary is.

4 lines
14.

Consonance is described as what?

a)

A combination of notes that creates unpleasant harmony.

b)

A melody that sounds unpleasant.

c)

A combination of notes that creates a pleasant harmony.

d)

A melody that sounds pleasant.

15.

Who created rhythmic notation?

a)

Hildegard von Bingen

b)

Guillaume de Machaut

c)

Franco of Cologne

d)

Pope Gregory I

16.

How did the Guidonian Hand work?

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