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Medieval Music: Polyphony and Monophony

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What is the term for music with a single melodic line?

  1. Polyphony

  2. Monophony

  3. Harmony

  4. Melody


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monophony is the term used to describe music with a single melodic line.

What is the term for music with two or more melodic lines?

  1. Polyphony

  2. Monophony

  3. Harmony

  4. Melody


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polyphony is the term used to describe music with two or more melodic lines.

Which of the following is an example of polyphony?

  1. Gregorian chant

  2. Ars nova

  3. Plainchant

  4. Troubadour music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ars nova is an example of polyphony, which is music with two or more melodic lines.

Which of the following is an example of monophony?

  1. Gregorian chant

  2. Ars nova

  3. Plainchant

  4. Troubadour music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gregorian chant is an example of monophony, which is music with a single melodic line.

What was the primary instrument used to accompany monophonic music in the Middle Ages?

  1. Organ

  2. Lute

  3. Harp

  4. Violin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The organ was the primary instrument used to accompany monophonic music in the Middle Ages.

What was the primary instrument used to accompany polyphonic music in the Middle Ages?

  1. Organ

  2. Lute

  3. Harp

  4. Violin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The lute was the primary instrument used to accompany polyphonic music in the Middle Ages.

What is the term for a musical composition that consists of two or more independent melodic lines?

  1. Canon

  2. Motet

  3. Madrigal

  4. Chanson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A canon is a musical composition that consists of two or more independent melodic lines.

What is the term for a musical composition that consists of two or more melodic lines that are sung simultaneously?

  1. Canon

  2. Motet

  3. Madrigal

  4. Chanson


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A motet is a musical composition that consists of two or more melodic lines that are sung simultaneously.

What is the term for a musical composition that consists of three or more melodic lines?

  1. Canon

  2. Motet

  3. Madrigal

  4. Chanson


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A madrigal is a musical composition that consists of three or more melodic lines.

What is the term for a musical composition that consists of a simple melody with a repeated refrain?

  1. Canon

  2. Motet

  3. Madrigal

  4. Chanson


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A chanson is a musical composition that consists of a simple melody with a repeated refrain.

What was the primary function of music in the Middle Ages?

  1. Religious

  2. Secular

  3. Entertainment

  4. Education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of music in the Middle Ages was religious.

What was the primary form of secular music in the Middle Ages?

  1. Troubadour music

  2. Minnesang

  3. Ars nova

  4. Madrigal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Troubadour music was the primary form of secular music in the Middle Ages.

What was the primary form of polyphonic music in the Middle Ages?

  1. Ars nova

  2. Motet

  3. Madrigal

  4. Chanson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ars nova was the primary form of polyphonic music in the Middle Ages.

What was the primary form of monophonic music in the Middle Ages?

  1. Gregorian chant

  2. Plainchant

  3. Troubadour music

  4. Minnesang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gregorian chant was the primary form of monophonic music in the Middle Ages.

What was the primary form of music education in the Middle Ages?

  1. Conservatories

  2. Guilds

  3. Universities

  4. Private lessons


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Guilds were the primary form of music education in the Middle Ages.

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