Medieval
A stringed guitar-like instrument used in the medieval time period
What is Lute
means "rebirth", period focused on recreating ancient times
What is Renaissance
The main tune, or main sequence of notes in a song
What is Melody
A composer from the classical era
Who is Mozart
or Who is Haydn
A person who is highly skilled in music or other arts
What is Virtuoso
A wandering musician who entertained with songs of love and valor
What is troubadour
Many voices of music at the same time
What is Polyphonic
Notes played simultaneously with the melody to create a more pleasing sound
An instrument invented in the classical era that replaced the harpsichord
What is piano
A composer who was also known as one of the first virtuoso
Music where people sing without instruments
What is acapella
6 stringed instrument invented in the Renaissance Period
What is Viol
A drama that is sung, accompanied by music, and presented on stage
What is Opera
A composer known for multiple styles and ending the classical era
Who is Beethoven
When a short melody is assigned to a character or idea
What is Leitmotif
Having a single unaccompanied melodic line
What is Monophonic
One of the most important forms of music of the Renaissance, usually written for 4 acapella voices
What is Madrigal
A form where a short melody is introduced by one voice and successively (one by one) taken up and developed by other voices
What is Fugue
During the classical period, this ensemble grew to include brass and other non stringed instruments
What is Orchestra
A composer who brought to life the leitmotif
Wagner
a monophonic and acapella chant of the Roman Catholic Church
What is Gregorian Chant
Renaissance Time Period Spanned from this year to this year
An extended musical drama with text based on religious subject matter, performed without costume, scenery, or acting
What is Oratorio
A time period when writing a good tune became the most important feature
What is Classical Era
A composer known for using cannons in the 1812 Overture, also known for his ballet compositions
Who is Tchaikovsky