The Mass
Hildegard of Bingen
Development Polyphony
The Motet
The Madrigal
100

This historic person developed the standard liturgy.

Who is Pope Gregory.

100

Hildegard of Bingen’s musical compositions, are often categorized under this term, which refers to monophonic, non-metric music of the medieval period.

Whay is plainchant?

100

The composer credited as Léonin successor.

Who is Pérotin?

100

This composer wrote over 100 motets, 17 Masses, French chansons,  and Italian secular songs.

Who is Josquin de Prez?

100

Secular genre that spread rapidly within the Renaissance Era.

The Madrigal

200

This texture has a single line melody with no accompaniment. 

monophonic

200

The age at which Hildegard was given to the Catholic Church as a tithe.

What is 8 years old?

200

This venue was considered the prime location for the development of Polyphony. Famously caught fire in 2019.

What is Notre Dame?

200

Text pertaining to praise of this Saint is extremely popular within the motet genre.

Who is the virgin Mary?

200

Place of birth for Claudio Monteverdi.

What is Cremona, Italy. 

300

This Prayer of Mercy in the Catholic Mass is in Greek. 

What is Kyrie?

300

Country where Hildegard of Bingen was born.

What is Germany?

300

This composer compiled Great Book of Organum (Magnus liber organi)

Who is Léonin?

300

Professional male singers trained from childhood in cathedral choir schools

Who are the castrati?

300

This composer wrote nine books of madrigals, sacred music, operas, other dramatic music.

Who is Claudio Monteverdi?

400

This part of the Mass, which includes the Kyrie and other fixed elements, is known for its consistent structure across services, while the "Proper" refers to the variable parts.

What are the ordinary portions.

400

Hildegard of Bingen founded this religious community in the city of Rupertsberg, which became a center for her theological and musical work.

What is the Rupertsberg Abbey?

400

Prominet genre of early polyphony. Has a sustained bottom voice taken from chant of the same name.

What is organum?

400

The texture of the motet genre.

What is Polyphony. 

400

This is a refrence in madrigal poetry and it is usually understood for sexual climax. 

What is death?
500

Gregorian melodies, which were composed by Pope Gregory and are considered divine by Catholics, exhibit influences from Greek, Hebrew, and this third culture.

What is Syrian?

500

One of the four ways that a person can become a canonized saint within the Catholic church. 

  • Must be dead for at least 5 years.

  • Submit a request on your behalf.

  • Evidence of overcoming temptation.

  • Two verified miracles.







500

Latin traslation for Rejoice Maria Virgo.

What is "Gaude Maria Virgo"?

500

"This term refers to a pre-existing melody, often taken from Gregorian chant, that serves as the structural foundation for a polyphonic composition, particularly in the Renaissance era."

What is the Cantus Firmus?

500

Latin translation of "Truly I want to die". 

What is "Si ch’io vorrei morire."