Medieval Instruments
Were musical instruments more prevalent in sacred or secular music?
Secular
This famous German nun wrote poetry in music. She is also known for her study of religion, science and medicine.
Hildegard von Bingen
Sacred music was performed where?
In the church
Secular music was sang in what language?
Local language or vernacular.
"Fixed Melody" in Latin.
Cantus Firmus
This instrument later developed into today's trombone.
Sackbut
What is the significance of Guido d' Arezzo?
Helped develop standard notation. Wrote music with neumes.
What language was this music sung in?
Latin
Secular music often featured this, which was very rare to find in sacred music at the time.
Instruments! Or accompaniment!
This medieval wind instrument is basically the same in the modern day. Only change has been the materials used to create this.
Recorder.
Describe the hurdy gurdy.
Often described as a mechanical violin, the hurdy gurdy was played by cranking a wheel that in turn bowed the strings.
This person created the hugely popular style of music found in Catholic Churches for thousands of years.
Pope Gregory I
Name a style of sacred music that was monophonic.
Gregorian chant
How did secular rhythms/tempo vary from sacred rhythms/tempo?
Secular music had a more clear beat. You could hear steady rhythms and the development of a fixed tempo.
This School of Music translates into "New Art."
Ars Nova
Which medieval stringed instrument was played similar to how a guitar is played?
The lute
Traveling musicians, often French, performing to gain nobility. Songs were often about chivalry and love.
Troubadors
Organum
Two types of performers that would partake in the secular style of music.
Troubadours and Jongleurs.
This music style can be found in BOTH secular and sacred music.
Motet
This stringed instrument related to the lyre was bowed similar to how a violin is played.
The Lyra
These two individuals were the greatest innovators of the organum.
Leonin and Perotin
The type of singing where multiple notes are sung freely over a single syllable.
Mellismatic singing.
What was secular music often written about? Name two.
Love, chivalry, satire, politics, laments, valor, honor.
What dates did the Medieval Music Era begin and end?
476 (Fall of the Roman Empire) - 1400