Style
This style of music was created to be performed in the Church.
Sacred Music
This instrument was the predecessor for the modern day guitar.
Lute
This style of music was NOT composed for the church.
Secular
This instrument rose to popularity due to its use in church music.
Organ
Monks often performed this type of chant during prayer.
Gregorian Chant
Percussion instruments were very popular and widely used. Name three modern instruments that were used in the Medieval period of music.
Drums, cymbals, and bells.
Musicians who performed SECULAR works were called this.
Troubadours
Medieval music was not composed in the diatonic context we are used to today. This music was considered this.
Modal
This instrument was made of wood but can now be found in your music classroom made out of plastic.
Recorder
Modern notation had not been invented yet! Instead, they used a system called this.
Neumes
The grandparent to the modern trombone was called this.
Sackbutt