Composers of the medieval period Flashcards
What is Saint Hildegard’s’ full name?
Hildegard Von Bingen
When was Saint Hildegard born?
1098
Where was Saint Hildegard born?
Bermershiem, Germany
When did Saint Hildegard die?
September 17, 1179
Where did Saint Hildegard die?
Repertsberg, Germany
How old was Saint Hildegard when she was consecrated to the church?
Eight years old
When did Saint Hildegard take a vow?
Benedictine Monastery of Disibodenberg
When did she find her convent at Rupertsberg near Bingen where she was an abbess?
1150
What was Saint Hildegard famous for?
Coming up with prophecies
Saint Hildegard was a…
Philosopher, herbalist, physician, naturalist, poet, visionary, and composer
It is a type of play relating to the stories from the bible but was not performed as essential parts of a standard church service.
Liturgical drama
It was one of the most popular compositions of Saint Hildegard and considered as an example of liturgical drama.
Ordo Virtutum or Order of the Virtue
Where was Adam de la Halle educated?
Paris
Where was Adam de la Halle native to?
Arras
Adam de la Halle was the most famous composer of…
The late thirteenth century
Adam de la Halle was known as…
Adam le Bossu or Adam the Hunchback
Where was Adam de la Halle considered the last trouveres?
Circa 1240 - 1285
In Circa 1240 - 1285, Adam de la Halle was considered as…
The last trouveres
As a poet musician, Adam de la Halle specialized in…
Writing poems and songs of courtly love
Adam de la Halle visited Italy on several occasions while in the service of…
King Charles I of Anjou
Adam de la Halle writes in…
Both monophony and polyphony
Adam de la Halle’s most famous work was…
Jeu de Robin et de Marion, or Play of Robin and of Marion
It is a secular play with music written in circa 1282 - 1283.
Jeu de Robin et de Marion, or the play of Robin and of Marion
The play of Robin and of Marion was written in Fench, with conversation, and in…
Cantus Firmus
