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The two basic signs of classical grammarians were the ___ (a raising of the voice), and the ___ (lowering of the voice)
quarter note, half note
crescendo, decrescendo
acutus, gravis
High note, low note.
2
The music from this time period is called ________ chant and was performed by ________.
Shakespearean, actors
Irish, peasants
Nobility, kings
Gregorian, monks
3
Polyphony was created around 850 AD. This allowed musicians of the Medieval age to sing and compose __________.
Rhythm
Melody
Syncopation
Harmony
4
The development of a
____________
which enabled composers to write out their songs and instrumental pieces.
comprehensive music instrument system
comprehensive sacred and secular system
comprehensive music notational system
comprehensive music listening system
5
_____ was the original basis of the Gregorian chant. In this style, the choirs and soloists all sang one part in unison
Gregophany
Monophony
Syncopation
Polyphony
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The
_______
, even in its fully developed state, did not clearly define any kind of rhythm for the singing of notes.
none of the above
modern notational system
solfege notational system
neumatic notational system
7
There are two genres identified in the Medieval period; Gregorian chant is an example of ________ music.
Secular
Modern
Folk
Sacred
8
Which of the following is NOT an instrument that was popular in the Medieval Period?
Flute
Trumpet
Lyra
Trombone
9
During the Medieval period, the foundation was laid for the ________ and ________ practices.
Gregorian chant, sacred
genre, polyphonic
music notation, music theory
monophonic, polyphonic
10
What is the first documented time period in Music History?
Medieval Times
Ancient Egypt
The Baroque Era
The Renaissance