Medieval Flashcards
1
Q
Medieval Period Time Frame
A
1150-1400
2
Q
Monophonic
A
A single line of texture
3
Q
A Capella
A
Unaccompanied singing
4
Q
Drone
A
A long sustained note in the bass
5
Q
Melisma
A
One syllable held over many notes
6
Q
Mode
A
Scales used in early music including the most popular mode “Dorian” on D
7
Q
The Medieval style was…
A
Religious
Sung in Latin
Oldy and historic
8
Q
Medieval Instruments
A
Lute, Shawm, Fiddle
9
Q
Medieval Instruments
A
Lute, Shawm, Fiddle
