Exam 6: The Middle Ages

A) The Christian church remained the only influence.
B) Kings and barons completely took over the influence once enjoyed by the Christian church.
C) Kings and barons gained influence, but the Christian church retained some power.
D) The middle class rose and took over artistic life in society.

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A) the motet.
B) organum.
C) Gregorian chant.
D) the estampie.

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The three types of court poet-composers and performers of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries were troubadours, trouvères, and minnesingers. 1. Troubadours were poet-composers and performers who were primarily active in the Occitan region of southern France, as well as in northern Spain and Italy. 2. Trouvères were poet-composers and performers who were active in the northern regions of France, particularly in the area known as the langue d'oïl. 3. Minnesingers were poet-composers and performers who were prominent in German-speaking regions, including present-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

A) alba
B) motet
C) estampie
D) plainchant

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Plainchant sequence refers to a type of liturgical chant in the Christian tradition that is sung during specific parts of the church service. It is a series of musical phrases that are sung in a specific order, often with a repeating melody. An example of a plainchant sequence is the "Dies Irae," which is a Latin hymn that is traditionally sung during the Requiem Mass in the Catholic Church. The "Dies Irae" sequence is known for its haunting and dramatic melody, and it is often sung during funerals or memorial services. Here is a simple diagram of the "Dies Irae" plainchant sequence: 1. Introductory phrase 2. First verse 3. Second verse 4. Third verse 5. Fourth verse 6. Fifth verse 7. Concluding phrase Each verse of the "Dies Irae" follows a specific melodic pattern and is sung in a specific order, creating a structured and repetitive musical sequence. This is a typical example of a plainchant sequence in the Christian liturgical tradition.

A) St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
B) the Vatican.
C) Winchester Abbey in England.
D) Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

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A) "Columba aspexit."
B) "In paradisum."
C) "Alleluia. Diffusa est gratia."
D) "Dame, de qui toute ma joie vient."

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A) troubadours
B) trouvères
C) jongleurs
D) Minnesingers

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A) monophony, then imitative polyphony, then homophony
B) monophony, then organum, then monophony
C) homophony, then monophony, then homophony
D) organum, then homophony, then organum

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A) dancer.
B) prince.
C) lawyer.
D) poet.

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A) a musical interlude between two parts of the Mass.
B) a style of melodic writing.
C) a type of polyphony.
D) a different way of orienting the scale.

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A) "Dame, de qui toute ma joie vient"
B) "La dousa votz"
C) "Alleluia. Diffusa est gratia"
D) "Columba aspexit"

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A) monophony
B) homophony
C) imitative polyphony
D) non-imitative polyphony

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A) polyphonic.
B) monophonic.
C) metrical.
D) modal.

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A) There is no plainchant fragment.
B) The higher voice.
C) The lower voice.
D) The recorder.

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A) a simpler melody than an antiphon.
B) a series of short tunes repeated with some variation.
C) a choir accompanied by an instrumental drone.
D) a soloist accompanied by an instrumental drone.

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