Medieval Music (500–1400) (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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What year marks the beginning of the Medieval period in music?
What year marks the beginning of the Medieval period in music?
476 AD
What is the period from 476 to 800 commonly called?
What is the period from 476 to 800 commonly called?
The Dark Ages
When was Notre Dame Cathedral built?
When was Notre Dame Cathedral built?
1163-1345
How was sacred music typically preserved compared to secular music?
How was sacred music typically preserved compared to secular music?
Written down vs passed on orally
What are the alternative names for Gregorian chant?
What are the alternative names for Gregorian chant?
Plainchant or plainsong
What texture characterises Gregorian chant?
What texture characterises Gregorian chant?
Monophonic
In which language was Gregorian chant sung?
In which language was Gregorian chant sung?
Latin
What rhythmic characteristic defines Gregorian chant?
What rhythmic characteristic defines Gregorian chant?
Free rhythm with no regular beat
Who were the travelling musicians performing secular music?
Who were the travelling musicians performing secular music?
Troubadours and minstrels
Around which year did Christian monks develop staff notation?
Around which year did Christian monks develop staff notation?
1030
What was Guillaume de Machaut's major achievement?
What was Guillaume de Machaut's major achievement?
First to write a complete mass setting
Which instrument was an early version of the violin?
Which instrument was an early version of the violin?
Vielle