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 15 th century

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Music in the Middle Ages

From the fall of the Roman Empire to the 15th century

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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

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Characteristics of Medieval Musico Troubadour music was just to entertain the nobles -players would travel to sing, dance, and play instruments for money

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Medieval Instruments

In the Cathedral

-OrganIn the Castle

-Lute

-Viola

-Tamborine

-Oboehttp://es.youtube.com/watch?v=9yMQChsHIFA

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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.?