Prehistoric
Medieval
Renaissance
Musical Theatre
100

In the Prehistoric times, people would use these things to make instruments.

What are sticks, rocks, bones, etc.?

100

This decided what music was shared and how it was shared.

What is the church?

100

This is what Renaissance literally means.

What is rebirth?

100

Written by Rodgers & Hammerstein in 1943, this landmark production pioneered the integrated musical, where every song and dance step advances the plot and develops character.

What is Oklahoma?

200

Prehistoric music refers to music that was created during this time.

When is before history was recorded?

200

These kinds of notes evolved into standardized notation that we have today.

What are neumes?

200

This invention allowed for the mass production of sheet music.

What is the printing press?

200

Recognized as the "Father of American Musical Comedy," he wrote classic American theatrical hits like "Yankee Doodle Boy" and "Give My Regards to Broadway."

Who is George Cohan?

300

We know about prehistoric music from these things.

What are artifacts, cave paintings, and early instruments?

300
At the end of this era, music started transitioning from monophonic to these kinds of textures.
What are polyphonic textures?
300

While a motet was a sacred song, this kind of secular song was typically about love and relied on word painting.

What is a madrigal?

300

Popular from the 1880s through the 1930s, this family-friendly variety show format featured 10 to 15 unrelated live acts on a single bill, ranging from comedy skits to acrobats.

What is Vaudeville?

400

This is considered the first instrument.

What is the human voice?

400

Literacy at this time was primarily confined to these people.

What is the clergy?

400

Frequently used in Renaissance madrigals, this compositional technique involves writing music that directly mimics or visually reflects the literal meaning of the lyrics—such as a melody physically descending when singing the word "falling."

What is the word or text painting?

400

Named for the automated music boxes of the past, this term describes modern shows—like Mamma Mia!—that construct a new story using pre-existing pop radio hits.

What is a jukebox musical?

500

In prehistoric times, music was most likely used for these reasons. (name 2)

What are survival, staying connected, rituals, warnings, and stories?

500

Medieval texts were almost always in this language.

What is latin?

500

Renaissance musical life was divided into these two distinct domains—one belonging to the church and the other to everyday life. (both words start with an S)

What are sacred and secular?

500

In musical theatre, when a character's spoken words are no longer enough to express their deep feelings, the story relies on this fundamental element.

What is music?

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