Other Arts
Art, like a majority of music during the Middle Ages was primarily ___, or relating directly to the church
Religious / Liturgical
The fall of this civilization in 476 AD is often seen as the launching point of the Middle Ages
Rome
This term meaning one voice, was very popular in the early Middle Ages and non-Western world
Monophony
Also known as plainsong or plainchant, this melody was often recited primarily by Priests or Monks
Gregorian Chant
This instrument dates it's introduction back to the Middle Ages, and remains a mainstay in Irish/Scottish culture. It also has a unique feature in one of the sounds it creates is a drone.
Bagpipes
Many novels at the end of the Middle Ages focused around the concept of ____, which reflected various customs regarding Knighthood
Ordinary citizens would put their faith in this organization to dictate a majority of their lives, hoping to one day seek "eternal life"
Catholic Church / Church
This style of piece- composed by adding 3-4 lines above a plainchant, was known for being able to exist as secular and religious
Motet
This style of chant emphasized a free usage of multiple pitches for a single syllable
Mellismatic
This instrument served as the ancestor to the modern day violin
Vielle
This style of architecture was popular during the Middle Ages, with tall cathedrals, gargoyles and spires reaching new heights to enhance worship
Gothic
What is the range of dates from the Middle Ages?
476-1450 AD
The earliest example of polyphony
Organum
Most tempos in Middle Age chants were ____, which allowed full control of the singing in the interpretation of the priest
Free or Flexible
Shawm
Towards the end of the Middle Ages, an essay was published raising awareness to write music / paint in newer contemporary styles
Ars Nova
This term, popularized in Italy in the 14th century, is the launch point of the Renaissance, where emphasis would be place on the person and self
Humanism
This nation's interpretation of the motet is unique, as it broke away from the modes and used early signs of modern major/minor sounds
England
This composer is influential to the development of Western music as they are among the first to compose chants and would later receive high praise for her ability to defy traditional norms
Hildegard von Bingen
Cousin of the hurdy-gurdy, this instrument looks like a guitar, but has strings that extend past the normal bridge
Lute
This painter revolutionzed painting towards the end of the Middle Ages, placing emphasis on normal people and the beginnings of multi dimensional painting (3D)
By the end of the 14th century, these two European nations would enter multiple wars with each other
France & England
This type of canon (or round) was popularized by the end of the Middle Ages, where voices would return back to the beginning and start again, creating a cool combination of sonorities
Circular Canon
The Mass was broken up into it The Proper which differed depending on the Church season, and this portion, where it was recited every Sunday
The Ordinary
This instrument has strings that extend from one end to the other on a simple body, such as a board or stick. It can either be plucked or struck
Psaltery