MUSIC 9: ACTIVITY 1!

Question 1

It is a set of beliefs and values that are shared by a group of people.

Accepted Answer

culture

Question 2

Why were gregorian chants named after Pope Gregory the I?

Accepted Answer

they wanted people to believe that they were the same as Old Roman Chants

Question 3

Why was Adam de la Halle considered to be so different from his fellow troubadours?

Accepted Answer

He wrote polyphonic troubadour music.

Question 4

Which of the following does not belong?

Accepted Answer

Gallic chant

Question 5

In this type of chant, the leader reads the psalm and the chorus answers back with a refrain.

Accepted Answer

responsorial

Question 6

A plucked string instrument in the middle ages that resembled the guitar.

Accepted Answer

Lute

Question 7

Why did religion become a huge factor in medieval music history?

Accepted Answer

because it is part of their culture, religious institutions had financial resources to document the music

Question 8

The Occitan word trobar means ________.

Accepted Answer

to find

Question 9

Why is history important in learning about our music?

Accepted Answer

History tells us about the evolution of music., History allows us to understand our culture which includes music.

Question 10

What would make Gregorian notation more precise than it already is?

Accepted Answer

There should be a way to indicate specific rhythm and to measure time.

Question 11

Much of troubadour music is preserved in writing in a manuscript called ____________.

Accepted Answer

chansonniers

Question 12

Which of the following is true for Medieval Music?

Accepted Answer

Medieval music was generally categorized into sacred and secular., Secular music was mostly used in social events.

Question 13

Troubadours were extremely influential during the middle ages. Why was that so?

Accepted Answer

They had freedom of speech, Troubadours were involved in political undertakings .

Question 14

Considering that Adam de la Halle was a troubadour, what was his poetry and music most about?

Accepted Answer

political undertakings, courtly love

Question 15

What is sacred music?

Accepted Answer

It is a music inspired by the Jews., A music that is strictly sung in the masses., It is music that was used within the realms of religion.

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