feb 10 | Week 5

Overview

Our weekly itinerary is awash with adventure: medieval monks, Japanese imperial court music, troubadours, and amorous Ars Nova airs. Near the end of the week, demonstrate mastery of medieval music culture with 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 were medieval French poets composing and performing in Provençal during the 11th to 13th centuries.

5. France: Troubadours and Trouvères

Ars nova

Ars nova refers to a musical style which 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 Music In The Post-Classical World unit (Middle Ages):

Quiz, Middle Ages: 2/14 to 2/16

No Quiz Makeups

Quizzes are used to check participation and attendance. You have three days to get it done. If you miss a quiz, game over.

Vale, Peter