Medieval Showdown

Composers

100

This nun composed over 70 chants and was known for her visions. Who am I?

Hildegard von Bingen

200

Josquin des Prez composed the Ave Maria, a monophonic Chant. What Language would this be in? 

Latin

300

I am the leader of the church and had a dream where an Angle told me to compose Gregorian Chants. Who am I?

Pope Gregory I

400

Thomas of Celano was the composer of this famous Chant that is associated with Death and translates to: the Day of Wrath

Dies Irae

500

I worked alongside Perotin at Notre Dame and composed early Organum. Who am I?

Leonin

Musical Style

100

This style of music has only one melodic line with no harmony. What is it called?

Monophony

200

This style of music includes multiple, independent melodic lines. What is it called?

Polyphony

300

Gregorian chant is an example of this type of music. What is it?

Sacred Music

400

This type of Medieval music often told stories of love and adventure and was performed by troubadours. What is it?

Secular Music

500

Meaning sung without Instruments. What is it called?

A Capella 

Instruments

100

This plucked string instrument resembles a small guitar and was used for secular music. What is it?

Lute

200

This simple percussive instrument is struck by hand, made from wood and animal skin. What is it?

Drum

300

This percussion instrument with little cymbals around the edge added rhythm to Medieval music and was played by hand. What is it?

Tambourine

400

This wind instrument, ancestor to the modern oboe, was made of wood. What is it?

Shawm

500

This instrument is hand cranked, uses buttons and plays multiple strings. What is it?

Hurdy Gurdy

History

100

These were massive building in the church where monks and nuns studied.

Monistaries 

200

This group is associated with the development of Sacred Music.

Catholic Church or Religious Groups

300

Medieval music spans roughly these years. What are they?

500-1400 about 900 years

400

What Famous Church is associated with the development of early polyphony?
(Hint: Hunchback of ______)

Notre Dame Cathedral

500

Who were the wandering musicians that performed secular music during the Medieval era?

Troubadours or Minstrels

Listening

100

Listen to this chant. Is it monophonic or polyphonic? 

Monophonic

200

Listen to this polyphonic piece. How many distinct voices can you hear?

3

300

Does this piece sound like it is meant for a Sacred church or a Secular royal court?

Secular

400

What is the name of this Chant?

Dies Irae

500

Which composer wrote this chant? 

Hildegard von Bingen