Quiz on Medieval Sacred Music

What was the center of musical life during the Middle Ages?

• The royal court

• The cathedral

• The marketplace

• The university

Who was Hildegard of Bingen?

• A famous painter

• A nun and composer

• A medieval king

• A Roman general

What instrument became common in cathedrals after 1000?

• Guitar

• Organ

• Violin

• Flute

What did Aethelred criticize about the use of organs?

• They were too expensive

• They distracted worshippers

• They were too quiet

• They were difficult to maintain

What is the texture of the chant "Alleluia: Vidimus stellam"?

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

• Monophonic

• Heterophonic

What type of chant is depicted in the manuscript page?

• Gregorian chant

• Byzantine chant

• Ambrosian chant

• Mozarabic chant

What does the illustration within the initial R depict?

• The birth of Christ

• The resurrection of Christ

• The crucifixion of Christ

• The ascension of Christ

What is the translation of "Vidimus stellam ejus in Oriente"?

• We have seen his star in the east

• We are the stars in the sky

• We have come to worship

• We are singing in the choir

What is the English translation of "Alleluia"?

• Praise

• Hallelujah

• Worship

• Star

What is the main theme of the text "Vidimus stellam"?

• Celebration

• Worship

• Star

• Journey