Middle Ages
What were the two schools of music during the Middle Ages?
Ars Antiqua and Ars Nova
The word Renaissance literally means what?
Rebirth
I am the middle ages instrument that looks like a snake?
The Serpent
Who was the famous artist in the Renaissance Period who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What does Ars Antiqua translate to?
Old Art
What type of texture in music has only one part playing or singing at a time?
Monophonic Texture
What type of musical texture use 2 or more parts playing at the same time?
Polyphonic Texture
I am the early form of the trombone?
The Sacbut
I was the most famous Troubadour ever. Who was I?
Adam de la Halle
What is a group of instruments, all from the same family, playing together called?
A Consort
A type of music was named after Pope Gregory during the Middle Ages. What type of music was it?
Gregorian Chant
Who were the three most important composers of the Renaissance period of music?
Palestrina, Monteverdi and Byrd
I am the instrument invented during the Middle ages that elementary school students still play today in 2026. What am I?
The Recorder
I wrote famous plays such as 12th Night and Romeo and Juliet? Who am I?
William Shakespeare
What is music called that was happening outside of the church?
Secular Music
Music from this time period was the first to add to the , thereby creating our modern system of .
Stems, nuemes, notation
I am the instrument that began to get added to the church during the Renaissance time period. I began accompanying church services. What am I?
The Pipe Organ
I am an instrument made in the middle ages. I have been adopted by the country of Ireland as their country's musical instrument of choice. What am I?
The Harp
Gregorian chants were made to honor me. Who am I?
Pope Gregory
Where did the “Ars Antiqua” school of music begin? (This involves a city and a place)
Paris at the Norte Dame Cathedral
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What is word/text painting in music and why would it be used?
When the music imitates the text. This would be used to make the audience hear and feel what was happening in the music.
I am Mr. Henry's favorite musical instrument from the Middle Ages. I have the best name ever because I rhyme. What am I?
The Hurdy Gurdy
I am a famous Middle ages composer. I had mystical powers and I wrote in a contemporary style. Who am I?
Hildegard von Bingen
What famous Dan Brown book travels through art from the Renaissance Period to find clues that lead its main character to the “Holy Grail?”
The Da Vinci Code