It started with the fall of the Roman Empire from 700 - 1400. During this time, Roman Catholic Church gained influence and power in both culture and political affairs.
Middle Ages/Dark Ages/Medieval Period
10
What is the texture of Gregorian Chant?
Monophonic/unison
20
What is the name of the old notation used in Gregorian Chant?
Neume Notation
20
He coined Ut,Re,Mi,Fa,Sol,La,Si.
Guido D' Arezzo
15
What kind of note is shown in the image?
eighth note
10
It means many notes are set to one syllable.
Melismatic
25
A characteristic of Gregorian chant where the rhythmic flow observed the absence of steady pulse.
Free Rhythm
20
They composed Ballads which often had four-line stanzas and a set of rhyme scheme. They also performed across Europe.
Troubadours
20
Give atleast one characteristic of Troubadour music?
Tells about love and chivalry, written in a French language, originated in France, sometimes with improvised accompaniment, monophonic
10
He isalso known as “The Hunchback”. I am one of the oldest secular composers whose literary and musical works include chansons and poetic debates
Adam Dela Halle
25
He is the Greatest Master of Roman Catholic Church during Renaissance Period.
GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI DA PALESTRINA
20
This period of Western music is regarded as the “Golden Age of Polyphony”.
Renaissance
10
The most important secular vocal form developed during the Renaissance Period was the ________________.
Madrigal
20
He is a well-known Madrigal composer during Renaissance Period.
Thomas Morley
25
It is the prominent musical instrument during Renaissance Period.
Lute
25
It is an architectural style that started about 1600-1750 in Rome, Italy.
