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Exploring Medieval Music: Tales, Instruments, and Legacy

Discover the enchanting world of Medieval music from monasteries to castles, exploring troubadour songs and instruments. Learn about the cultural significance and entertainment value of this historical era. Uncover the stories and global musical influences of the Middle Ages.

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Exploring Medieval Music: Tales, Instruments, and Legacy

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  1. Music in the Middle Ages From the fall of the Roman Empire to the 15th century

  2. Places for Medieval Music Monserrat Monastery Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Music 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 Castle in Segovia

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

  4. Medieval Instruments • In the Cathedral -Organ • In the Castle -Lute -Viola -Tamborine -Oboe http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=9yMQChsHIFA

  5. 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.?

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