Medieval and Renaissance Music Quiz

What criteria do you believe musicologists used to organize music history into these different eras?

• The number of composers.

• Changes in musical style and technology.

• The popularity of music.

• The number of instruments used.

Who controlled religious, educational, and musical life?

• The monarchy

• The Catholic Church

• The local community

• The universities

Who was responsible for copying music by hand during the Middle Ages?

• Artists

• Monks

• Teachers

• Merchants

How was most music passed along during the Middle Ages?

• Through written manuscripts

• Through printed books

• Orally through generations

• Via radio broadcasts

What was the dominant role in medieval life that influenced music?

• Politics

• Religion

• Science

• Commerce

What was the main reason for the limited notated music in the Middle Ages?

• Lack of interest

• Population's illiteracy

• High cost of materials

• Lack of composers