Medieval Music Quiz

During which years did the Medieval Era occur?

• 6000-4000 BC

• 500-1400

• 1750-1890

• 1900-Present

Which of these happened during the Medieval Era?

• Joan of Arc was executed by the English

• World War 1

• George Washington became president

• The Civil War

What were the people who financially supported musicians called?

• goodwill ambassadors

• rainmakers

• helpers

• patrons

Which of these was NOT characteristic of Medieval-era music?

• Most "cultivated" people were amateur musicians

• There were many music-related jobs

• Many people bought pianos

• Music literacy increased

What was the official music of the Roman Catholic church?

• Gregorian Chant

• Ancient Hymns

• Early Psalms

• Edwardian Verses

Early music notation used in Gregorian Chant was called:

• squiggles

• syllabic

• neumes

• shape notes

What were the traveling performers of secular music called in the Medieval era?

• minstrels

• troubadours

• wanderers

• Honored Guests

Which of these would NOT be considered a Medieval-era instrument:

• harpsichord

• flute

• dulcimer

• lyra

Which of the following is NOT true of music in the Middle Ages:

• the church dominated musical activity

• most musicians were priests

• music was primarily vocal and sacred

• only women were allowed to sing in church

Which of the following were important Medieval-era composers?

• J. S. Bach

• Leonard Bernstein

• Leonin and Perotin

• W. A. Mozart