Sacred Music
What is the name of the kind of sacred music created in the Medieval Era? Double Points if you can name all of the names
What were the people called that popularized sacred music during the Medieval Era?
The Troubadours
What large event in history prompted the beginning of the Medieval Era of music?
The fall of the Roman Empire
What was music used for during the Ancient Era?
UTILITY
What is Miss Longboat's first name?
Emma
What are the 4 characteristics of Gregorian Chant?
monophonic, unmetered, in Latin, based on religious text
What musical themes were emphasized in the Troubadour's music?
Love, women and poetry
What caused the Roman Empire to collapse? Hint: there are 4.
Economic decline/inflation, political corruption, widening socioeconomic gap, and military defeats
What was music used for in the Medieval Era?
WORSHIP!
Where is Miss Longboat from?
New York
Why was the music of the Medieval Era often written by anonymous composers?
The composers chose to give their music to the church to honor God
What region did the Troubadours come from?
L'Occitania
In desperate times, where/what did humans turn to?
The church/God
What modern-day countries/regions did L'Occitania cover during the Medieval Era/
Southern France, Western Alps of Italy, and Monaco
What is Miss Longboat's favorite color?
Green
What are 3 key differences in the notation of Gregorian chant in comparison to modern Western notation?
Clef, meter, and noteheads (notes)
What freedom was granted to the Troubadours by the courts?
Freedom of Speech
After the Roman Empire fell, what group/organization overtook the remains of the Roman Empire?
The Catholic Church
What is another type of unmetered song that we typically find in operas? Hint: this type of song typically precedes an opera.
Recitative
Where did Miss Longboat go for her undergraduate degree?
High Point University
Where does the term "Gregorian Chant" come from?
Gregorian chant was named after Pope Gregory (St. Gregory the great)
What area of modern artistry was most heavily influenced by the Troubadours?
Poetry
What factor most affects one's/a group's ability to preserve knowledge and history?
Resources/money
The Troubadours were favored by "the courts". Who was included in the courts?
Politicians, royalty, lords, and the church
What is Miss Longboat's favorite flavor of ice cream?
Mint Chocolate Chip