Early Music

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1. Sacred music was only sung in the church in the medieval era of western Europe. True False

2. "Sumer Is a Cumen In" is a medieval round. Where did it come from? Italy France Spain England

3. Which of these instruments did not exist in the 14th century? Lute Harp Recorder Harpsichord

4. This 17th century English composer published 3 books of catches for the general population between 1609-1611; Pammelia, Deuteromalia and Melismata. John Dowland John Bennet Thomas Morley Thomas Ravenscroft

5. This was a mentor of Josquin des Prez and a major influence on sacred music in the 15th century. Des Prez even wrote a motet in this composers honour. Jean Ockeghem Jean Mouton Guillaume Dufay Pierre Certon

6. These late 13th century/early 14th century singers and poets sang mainly about courtly love and chivalry. They were from mainly around Provence and sang in an early French dialect known as Occitan. Troubadors Les Moulins Minstrels Trouveres

7. A Gregorian Chant is a type of: Plainsong Lieder Chanson Motet

8. "Kikehihi" was a German Renaissance song (Lieder) about what? A dance Roasting mutton Drinking wine A rooster screaming

9. Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina wrote this many church pieces in his lifetime: Over 50 Over 100 Over 500 Over 200

10. A tabor is a: Drum Horn Flute Bell