Exam 6: The Middle Ages

The medieval polyphonic form that resulted from the addition of texts to the upper parts while retaining the Gregorian chant in the lower part is called the:

Briefly describe the shift in sources of political and artistic influence during the Middle Ages.

Describe the setting for a performance of "In paradisum" in the Middle Ages.

Is there a difference between plainchant and Gregorian chant? If so,describe the difference.If not,explain why not.

The role of a chant in church services defines the chant's:

The early history of Western music was dominated by:

Trace the development of organum from its simplest manifestation to its most complex.

In the last line of "In paradisum," the last syllable of the word aeternam:

Which does not change throughout "Columba aspexit"?

When was "Alleluia.Diffusa est gratia" written?

The subject of "Columba aspexit" is:

Another term for Gregorian chant is:

What contributes to the intricacy of "Dame,de qui toute ma joie vient"?

Briefly discuss the role of music in the service of religion.

Who composed "Alleluia.Diffusa est gratia"?

The medieval modes were traced back to ancient:

The earliest type of polyphony,dating from around 900 C.E.,is:

Briefly define the term vocables.

What can be heard below the four voices singing the main tune of "Sumer Is Icumen In"?

Who composed "Dame,de qui toute ma joie vient"?