MAPEH Q1, W1 - Music of the Medieval Period (part 1)

Question 1

also known as the Middle Ages or the Dark Ages, started at approximately 400 A.D. and ends in early 1400 A.D. This was an era of war, famine, and chaos, and people were searching for security and protection.

Answer 1

The Medieval Period

Question 2

was the form of government established during the Middle Ages. This system divided the society into five classes-the king, the bishop, the baron, the lord, and the peasant.

Answer 2

The Feudal System

Question 3

During the medieval period, _ dominated the music scene.

Answer 3

vocal music

Question 4

True or False. Rhythm was notated during this period.

Answer 4

False. Rhythm was not notated during this period.

Question 5

Melisma and legato pertain to

Answer 5

style and expression

Question 6

church modes pertain to

Answer 6

pitches

Question 7

is a group of notes that are sung on a syllable of a particular word or text.

Answer 7

Melisma

Question 8

is a smooth, even manner of musical performance.

Answer 8

Legato

Question 9

also called the Gregorian mode, is one of the eight scales in the Gregorian chant.

Answer 9

church mode

Question 10

This texture refers to only one musical line.

Answer 10

Monophonic Texture

Question 11

was developed from combining several musical lines.

Answer 11

Polyphonic Texture

Question 12

What was the main musical genre in medieval music?

Answer 12

sacred vocal music

Question 13

is a form of prayer song purely vocal, monophonic, and intended for church use only.

Answer 13

Plainchant

Question 14

is the early form of musical notation used to transcribe the Gregorian chant.

Answer 14

Neume