Music in the Middle Ages From the fall of the Roman Empire to the 15 th century.
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Music in the Middle Ages
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the 15th century
Places for Medieval MusicMusic was played in three different places:-Monasteries +Monks were the first to write music -Cathedrals +Later the local cathedral became the center of life and
culture of the village people.-Castles +Troubadours and bards created profane music that entertained the upper class
Monserrat Monastery
Castle in Segovia
Santiago de CompostelaCathedral
Characteristics of Medieval Musico Troubadour music was just to entertain the nobles -players would travel to sing, dance, and play instruments for money
Medieval Instruments
In the Cathedral
-OrganIn the Castle
-Lute
-Viola
-Tamborine
-Oboehttp://es.youtube.com/watch?v=9yMQChsHIFA
Activities
From the book:1.Between what periods did Medieval music flourish?2.What kind of music was written down?3.What was the main purpose for music in
the Medieval age?
• Your own search:1.What are some of the most popular stories that the bards and troubadours sang about?2.What kind of music was enjoyed in other parts of the
world during this time- China, India, Africa, Middle East, etc.?