feb 09 | Week 5

Overview

Your itinerary is awash with adventure: medieval monks, Japanese imperial court music, troubadours, and amorous Ars Nova airs. Near the end of this week, take Quiz, Middle Ages.

Gregorian Chant

We commence with sacred music of the medieval Catholic Church:

3. Gregorian Chant 

Ancient Japan

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Gagaku, the royal court music of Japan, was performed at the same time French Troubadours were active.

4. Gagaku: Court Music of Japan (雅楽)

Troubadours

Troubadours and trouvères, medieval French poets, composed and performed Provençal poetry during the 11th to 13th centuries.

5. France: Troubadours and Trouvères

Ars nova

Ars nova refers to a musical style that flourished in France and the Burgundian Low Countries during the late Middle Ages.

Ars Nova

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Quiz, Middle Ages

Visit Lamakū's Quizzes tool and take a quiz over the Post-Classical World unit (Middle Ages):

Quiz, Middle Ages: 2/13 to 2/15

No Quiz Makeups

Late quizzes are not accepted. If you miss a quiz, game over. You have three days to complete the quiz. Don't ask for an exception: I won't respond since you know the answer. Tip: enter quiz and test dates in your phone calendar and enable notifications.

Vale, Peter