The Evolution of Music in Europe

What was one of the main reasons music was used in ancient civilizations?

• To invent new instruments

• As a method of writing

• For communication and religious ceremonies

• As a form of currency

Which civilization is not mentioned as having influenced early European music?

• Greeks

• Vikings

• Mesopotamians

• Romans

What was a characteristic of church music during the Middle Ages?

• It included heavy percussion

• It was mainly instrumental

• It consisted mostly of single melodies

• It was performed with electric instruments

Who organized the melodies for different church events in Rome?

• Guido d'Arezzo

• Pope Gregory I

• Francisco Landini

• A troubadour

What was a new musical idea that started around the 12th century?

• Polyphony

• Rap battles

• Single melodies

• Electronic music

Which of the following was not a form of secular music mentioned?

• Songs by troubadours and minnesingers

• Operas

• Ballatas

• Madrigals

What does "secular" mean?

• Non-religious

• Non-melodic

• Un-skilled

• Un-patriotic