MAPEH: Music of the Medieval Period Quiz

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What is the central tradition of Western plainchant or plainsong during the Medieval period?

  • Homophonic texture
  • Polyphonic texture
  • Gregorian Chant (correct)
  • Troubadour Music

Who was the Gregorian Chant probably named after?

  • Pope Gregory the Great (correct)
  • Pope Innocent III
  • Emperor Constantine
  • Charlemagne

What type of texture is characteristic of the Gregorian Chant?

  • Monophonic texture (correct)
  • Heterophonic texture
  • Homophonic texture
  • Polyphonic texture

What type of notation was used in the Gregorian Chant?

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Which term best describes Troubadour Music during the Medieval period?

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What type of music was intended for non-religious/secular purposes during the Medieval period?

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Who is known as the father of Madrigal?

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Which period of music is characterized by its aim to evoke emotion through dynamic contrast?

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What does the term 'a capella' refer to in music?

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Which Italian composer is well-known for his compositions for the Roman Catholic Church?

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Where did Renaissance Music originate?

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What is the musical form that involves alteration between a small group of instruments and a full orchestra?

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'Kyrie Eleison' is a prayer of mercy in which language?

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'Le Jeu de Robin et De Marion' is a work by which composer?

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'Agnus Dei' translates to 'Lamb of God' in which language?

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What does the term 'renaitre' mean?

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Gregorian Chant is a form of ______ sacred song of the western Roman Catholic Church

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Troubadour Music is intended for the ______

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The Gregorian Chant uses ______ notation

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Troubadour Music pertains to ______, composers, and singers

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Troubadour Music is ______ music

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The Gregorian Chant is characterized by ______ texture

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Renaissance Music is also known as the golden age of ______.

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The term 'renaitre' means ______.

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Monophonic texture is associated with the ______ period of music.

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The Italian composer, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, is well-known for his compositions for the ______ Church.

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The term 'a capella' refers to vocal music without ______.

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The Baroque period of music aimed to evoke emotion by dynamic ______.

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Adam de la Halle, also known as Adam Le Bossu, was a famous ______.

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Harpsichord and organ were the main instruments used in ______ music.

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Thomas Morley is known as the father of ______.

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The term 'monody' refers to a solo vocal style with a single melodic line and ______ accompaniment.

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Flashcards

Gregorian Chant

The central tradition of Western plainchant during the Medieval period.

Origin of Gregorian Chant

Named after Pope Gregory I, who influenced its development.

Gregorian Chant texture

A single melodic line without harmony.

Neumatic Notation

Represents pitch through symbols, not staff lines.

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Troubadour Music

Secular music from the Medieval period.

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Troubadour Music Themes

Non-religious, focusing on love and chivalry.

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Troubadours Description

Composers and singers in Occitan-speaking regions of France.

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Adam de la Halle

A notable figure in Troubadour Music.

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Significance of Troubadour Music

Represents the cultural and social practices of the time.

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Renaissance Music Origin

Originated in Italy, marked shift toward humanism.

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Renaissance Music Characteristics

Aims to evoke emotion through dynamic contrast and smooth polyphonic textures.

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A Capella

Vocal music performed without instrumental accompaniment.

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Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Renowned for his sacred compositions for the Roman Catholic Church.

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Concerto

Musical form involving alteration between instruments and full orchestra.

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Kyrie Eleison

A prayer of mercy in Greek.

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Agnus Dei

'Lamb of God' in Latin.

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Renaitre Meaning

"To be reborn."

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Gregorian Chant

A form of sacred song within the Western Roman Catholic Church.

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Renaissance Music Reputation

Also known as the golden age of choral music because so many choral works were composed during the Renaissance.

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Baroque Period

Striving to evoke emotion through dramatic contrasts in dynamics.

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Monody

A solo vocal style with a single melodic line supported by instrumental accompaniment.

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Baroque Period Instruments

Harpsichord and organ.

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Thomas Morley

Recognized as the father of the English madrigal.

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Monophonic Texture Era

Principally associated with the Medieval period of music.

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Study Notes

Western Plainchant and Gregorian Chant

  • Central tradition of Western plainchant during the Medieval period is Gregorian Chant.
  • Gregorian Chant is probably named after Pope Gregory I, who was influential in its development.
  • Characteristic texture of Gregorian Chant is monophonic, consisting of a single melodic line without harmony.
  • Utilizes neumatic notation, which represents pitch with symbols rather than staff lines.

Troubadour Music

  • Troubadour Music is a term describing secular music from the Medieval period.
  • Intended for non-religious purposes, focusing on themes like love and chivalry.
  • Associated with composers and singers known as troubadours, who were active in the Occitan-speaking regions of France.
  • Adam de la Halle, also known as Adam Le Bossu, is a notable figure in this genre.
  • This music represents the cultural and social practices of the time.

Renaissance Music and Its Characteristics

  • Renaissance Music originated in Italy and marked a shift toward humanism in art and culture.
  • Characterized by its aim to evoke emotion through dynamic contrast and smooth polyphonic textures.
  • The term 'a capella' refers to vocal music performed without instrumental accompaniment.
  • Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina is renowned for his sacred compositions for the Roman Catholic Church.

Musical Forms and Terminology

  • The musical form involving alteration between a small group of instruments and a full orchestra is called concerto.
  • 'Kyrie Eleison' is a prayer of mercy in Greek.
  • 'Agnus Dei' translates to 'Lamb of God' in Latin.
  • The term 'renaitre' means "to be reborn."
  • Gregorian Chant is a form of sacred song within the Western Roman Catholic Church.

Other Notable Contributions

  • Renaissance Music is also known as the golden age of choral music.
  • The Baroque period is noted for striving to evoke emotion through dramatic contrasts in dynamics.
  • The term 'monody' describes a solo vocal style with a single melodic line supported by instrumental accompaniment.
  • Harpsichord and organ were the predominant instruments used in Baroque music.
  • Thomas Morley is recognized as the father of the English madrigal.
  • Monophonic texture is principally associated with the Medieval period of music.

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