Music 9 - Music of the Medieval and Renaissance Period

What are the first three periods of Western history?

TRUE or FALSE. Eventually, musical notation of the Renaissance period was written as square notes in a four-line staff.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE. Each Western period has its distinctive characteristics, historical, and cultural background.

• True

• False

It is a type of music from the Medieval Era which was mainly used in the early Christian Church.

TRUE or FALSE. Music during the Renaissance Period became an important part of work.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

FALSE. It became an important LEISURE activity.

TRUE or FALSE. Members of the middle class were expected to have received musical training.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

FALSE. Members of the UPPER class were expected to receive training not middle.

It is the distinctive characteristic of Renaissance Music.

This period is characterized by grand and elaborate ornamentation of sculptures, theaters, arts, and music.

What music genres flourished during the Baroque period?

Music evolved alongside with man's constant quest for _.