Medieval Facts
Medieval music was mostly ________, which means it was written/performed for religious purposes.
This was a popular style of piece composed during the Renaissance that was a cappella, polyphonic, and secular.
Madrigal
Who is an early French Medieval composer we learned about?
Léonin
This instrument originates from the Medieval period and is similar to the modern-day trombone.
Sackbut
This character is a pink sea star.
Patrick Star
The Medieval period began with the fall of the _______ Empire.
A lot of Renaissance music was ______, which means it was NOT written/performed for religious purposes.
This French composer experimented with interesting and challenging rhythms, which was unusual for his/her time.
Guillaume de Machaut
This instrument was used in the Renaissance and is still very popular today, in both acoustic and electric models.
Guitar
Bikini Bottom
Most Medieval music was ________, which means it only had one melodic line.
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Perhaps the most famous Renaissance composer, this person also helped transition music into the Baroque period.
Palestrina
Trumpets began to be used in the Renaissance, but unlike modern trumpets, they didn't have any _______.
Valves
This character is a robot married to Plankton.
Karen
The Medieval period is also known as the ______ ______.
Dark Ages
Rebirth
This composer was said to have been inspired by God/the Holy Spirit.
Hildegard of Bingen
Harpsichord
What is the name of the "beach" in Bikini Bottom?
Goo Lagoon
Neumes
How is mensural notation different from neumes?
It shows note lengths (it has rhythm).
This Renaissance composer, in addition to his music, was also known for committing a series of murders.
The lute is an instrument that was played in both the Medieval and Renaissance periods. What family is it part of?
Strings
What is my favorite episode of SpongeBob?
Band Geeks