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3. Medieval Name:______Date:______

Each question is worth up to 4 points each (70%). The first essay is worth up to 30pts (30%). Your first and last name is 10pts (10%).

1. Much of the medieval attitude towards music was derived from classical antiquity, taken from who?

2. The Greek word for music “mousiké” comes directly from the word for the nine daughters of Zeus who inspired the creation of the arts. What were they called?

3. Early Christians rejected almost everything that was Roman and therefore pagan. However, the idea that music transmits and emphasizes a message to God was put forth by what early influential Christian leader and philosopher?

4. Early for centuries was credited to 6th century and was called . We now know this is incorrect. What is a more sensible name for this type of music?

5. What is the style that sounds like an organ called?

6. What do we call one long note that sustains while other are played over it?

7. Who do we credit for founding the origins of our modern system of written music?

8. By having the ability to write multiple lines of music, composers were able to write what important musical concept?

9. Who was the first composer to notate in church music and who also pioneered the answer to #8?

10. Name the type of traveling who originated in Muslim Spain, but became extremely popular throughout Medieval Europe?

11. Notes that are a 4th or 5th apart from one another are considered “Perfect” and therefore Godly. Why were thirds not considered perfect?

12. In what language was all church music written and sung?

th 13. What was the most technologically advanced instrument by the 16 century?

14. is considered an influential and important composer because of what innovation?

15. What type of music was secular and popular and began to erode the exclusive popularity of church music?

Essay: Choose one and write a minimum of one complete paragraph. Make your answer clear and accurate.

A. Medieval times are also called the “Dark Ages”. What made them dark? What is one theory for why this happened? B. What were some (at least three) medieval instruments unique to that time? Tell me about them. C. How did the (1346-53), or Great Plague, affect society and culture?

Bonus: Choose another essay. Get up to 5 points per extra essay.

https://wiki.youngcomposers.com/Music_of_the_Middle_Ages:_A_Study_Guide

Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History #12 – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PszVWZNWVA

The Dark Ages...How Dark Were They, Really?: Crash Course World History #14 – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV7CanyzhZg&list=PLy0B6ncmGtqcLNRmMA43e2cNFD2v5ZoF2

The - Pilgrimage or Holy ?: Crash Course World History #15 – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zudTQelzI

BBC Howard Goodall's Story of Music 1of6 The Discovery – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Y6NPahlDE

Gregorian Chant Hildegard von Bingen Caritas Abundat – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4KIfB-lfkw

CARITAS HABUNDAT - Hildegard von Bingen – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVd2BAgDm2o

Leonin: duplum – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq5B3M4jRtQ

Howard Goodall Big Bangs 1 Notation – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOuHKlpkOmE

Pérotin's "Beata Viscera" – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0KX_Wr_kAo

Josquin Desprez - "Ave Maria" – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUAgAF4Khmg

Palestrina : Agnus Dei – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pp0XUU6Rmk

An Introduction to Instruments, Part 1 of 2: Recorder, Bagpipe and – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9tSe0MAd6o&list=PL1cFH9m0sRIEiGYstKyBkRh3NLCxvP4sF

Introduction to Early Music Instruments, Part 2 of 2 - The Dulcian, and Thoughts on Early Music – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqgUB0EyjVA&index=2&list=PL1cFH9m0sRIEiGYstKyBkRh3NLCxvP4sF

Guillaume de Machaut "Je vivroie liement/Liement me deport" – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ti59NdbG1c

The Worst Jobs In History - 1x02 - Medieval – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4tTUXdK7-0&index=3&list=PLy0B6ncmGtqcLNRmMA43e2cNFD2v5ZoF2