Gregorian Chant
Baroque Opera
Madrigals
Classical & Romantic
Spirituals
100

This person is credited with organizing and codifying Gregorian Chant.

Who is Pope Gregory I?

100

This person is often called the “father of opera."


Who is Claudio Monteverdi?

100

Madrigals originated in this country during the Renaissance.

What is Italy?

100

This composer is famous for writing the "Ode to Joy" in his Ninth Symphony.


Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?

100

Spirituals originated from the musical traditions of this group of people.


Who are enslaved Africans?

200

This type of musical texture, consisting of a single melodic line, defines Gregorian Chant. 

What is monophonic?

200

Baroque operas were known for incorporating these two key elements to tell a story.

What are music and acting?

200

Unlike sacred music, madrigals were meant for these types of events.

What are social gatherings (or secular settings)?

200

Choral music during the Classical period was known for its balance, clarity, and this texture where all voices move together harmonically.

What is homophony?

200

Spirituals often included this type of secret messaging to communicate about escape or resistance.  


What are coded messages?

300

Gregorian Chant was primarily used in this context.

What is liturgical services (or religious services)?

300

This term refers to male singers who were castrated before puberty to maintain their high-pitched voices.

What is castrati?

300

This musical technique used in madrigals reflects the meaning of the lyrics through the music.

What is word painting?

300

This piece, by Mozart, is considered one of the most famous choral works ever written.

What is Requiem?

300

Spirituals had a lasting influence on American music, inspiring these two genres.

What are gospel and jazz?

400

Gregorian Chant was originally shared using this method before being written down.

What is oral tradition?

400

Baroque opera has two main forms: Opera Seria and this more humorous type.

What is Opera Buffa?

400

Madrigals typically feature between 3 and 6 of these, all singing different parts.

What are voices?

400

In the Romantic period, composers often used larger orchestras and choirs to create this effect.

What is emotional (or dramatic intensity)?

400

During this historical event, abolitionists documented spirituals as a part of the Port Royal Experiment.

What is the Civil War?

500

Unlike modern performances, Gregorian Chant is traditionally performed without this.


What are instruments?

500

This country is where Baroque opera began.

What is Italy?

500

In the late 1500s, madrigals became especially popular in this country.

What is England?

500

This composer’s "German Requiem" focuses on themes of life, death, and peace.

Who is Johannes Brahms?

500

Spirituals are collected in this important book, published in 1867.

What is Slave Songs of the United States?

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