Composers
This nun composed over 70 chants and was known for her visions. Who am I?
Hildegard von Bingen
This style of music has only one melodic line with no harmony. What is it called?
Monophony
This plucked string instrument resembles a small guitar and was used for secular music. What is it?
Lute
These were massive building in the church where monks and nuns studied.
Monistaries
Listen to this chant. Is it monophonic or polyphonic?
Monophonic
Josquin des Prez composed the Ave Maria, a monophonic Chant. What Language would this be in?
Latin
This style of music includes multiple, independent melodic lines. What is it called?
Polyphony
This simple percussive instrument is struck by hand, made from wood and animal skin. What is it?
Drum
This group is associated with the development of Sacred Music.
Catholic Church or Religious Groups
Listen to this polyphonic piece. How many distinct voices can you hear?
3
I am the leader of the church and had a dream where an Angle told me to compose Gregorian Chants. Who am I?
Pope Gregory I
Gregorian chant is an example of this type of music. What is it?
Sacred Music
This percussion instrument with little cymbals around the edge added rhythm to Medieval music and was played by hand. What is it?
Tambourine
Medieval music spans roughly these years. What are they?
500-1400 about 900 years
Does this piece sound like it is meant for a Sacred church or a Secular royal court?
Secular
Thomas of Celano was the composer of this famous Chant that is associated with Death and translates to: the Day of Wrath
Dies Irae
This type of Medieval music often told stories of love and adventure and was performed by troubadours. What is it?
Secular Music
This wind instrument, ancestor to the modern oboe, was made of wood. What is it?
Shawm
What Famous Church is associated with the development of early polyphony?
(Hint: Hunchback of ______)
Notre Dame Cathedral
What is the name of this Chant?
Dies Irae
I worked alongside Perotin at Notre Dame and composed early Organum. Who am I?
Leonin
Meaning sung without Instruments. What is it called?
This instrument is hand cranked, uses buttons and plays multiple strings. What is it?
Hurdy Gurdy
Who were the wandering musicians that performed secular music during the Medieval era?
Troubadours or Minstrels
Which composer wrote this chant?
Hildegard von Bingen