Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks believed that music was a gift from the nine daughters of Zeus, also called by this name.
What are the Muses?
Ancient Egyptians used this writing system, which we use to learn clues about the role that music played in their society.
What are hieroglyphics?
This composer took her vows to become at nun at age 14 and became famous for her visions and prophecies.
Who is Hildegard von Bingen?
Medieval music could be sorted into these two categories, which mean religious and non-religious, respectively.
What are sacred and secular?
This invention allowed literature, including music, to be copied and transmitted to the masses much more quickly during the Renaissance period.
What is the printing press?
Like the Egyptians, Ancient Greek society could be described by this word, meaning they worshipped many gods.
What is polytheistic?
Ancient Egypt is credited for many innovations we still use today, including paper fashioned out of the leaves of this plant.
What is papyrus?
This composer developed the technique of isorhythm, where multiple melodies use the same rhythmic pattern.
Who is Guillaume de Machaut?
The Medieval Period lasted for these years.
The Renaissance Period lasted for these years.
What is 1450 to 1600 C.E. (or A.D.)?
Three primary instruments featured in Ancient Greek music include the lyre-harp, the aulos, and this third instrument.
What is the kithara?
Ancient Egyptians did not write their music down, but rather learned it through this method.
What is rote or repetition?
This Renaissance composer is known for his many madrigals, including one titled "Cruda Amarilli" based on a poem of the same name.
Medieval sacred music was written using this notation system, characterized by square shaped note heads.
What are neumes?
Renaissance motets could be described as this word, because they included multiple melodies harmonizing together.
What is polyphonic?
The Greeks believed that music had many magical powers, including the ability to change the _________s of people.
What are the hearts of people?
Common instruments featured in Ancient Egyptian music include the flute, lyre-harp, and this third percussive instrument.
What is the sistrum?
This Renaissance composer is known for writing over 100 masses, often featuring equilibrium of the voice parts, and one of his most notable works is "Missa Papae Marcelli" which is dedicated to Pope Marcellus.
Who is Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina?
This type of sacred music was performed in unison, unaccompanied, and had no tempo markings or dynamics.
What is Plainchant or Plainsong?
While Masses and Motets are sacred genres of the Renaissance period, this genre was strictly secular (non-religious).
What is a madrigal?
While Aristotle was less restrictive with his beliefs about what should be allowed in music, Plato believed that limiting the amount of scales and rhythms in music would foster these two virtues.
What are caution and courage?
Egyptian society was polytheistic, meaning they worshipped many gods. Three of the most well known Egyptian gods include Horus (god of the sky), Osiris (god of the underworld), and this third one, which is the god of the sun.
Who is Ra?
Hildegard von Bingen was never given this honor, which refers to being declared a saint after death.
What is canonized?
The Mass Ordinary, a daily service at the Catholic Church, is made of these 5 parts.
1. Kyrie Eleison
2. Gloria
3. Credo
4. Sanctus
5. Agnus Dei?
While the Mass Ordinary was performed the same way every day, this type of Mass was performed only on special occasions.
What is the Mass Proper?