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the first few lessons and are meant to
reinforce the recognition of these terms
so they will seem familiar to you on the
first test. Each review is a separate
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Period
Name
Date
Complete.
neumes
arezzo
dorian
mensural
guido
chant
sol
lydian
locrian
la
solfege
modes
phrygian
staff
re
ordinary
mixolydian
ti
aeolian
fa
ionian
benadictine
mi
do
Vocabulary Review 1
Match each definition with a word.
1.
The mixolydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable sol.
2.
The aeolian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable la.
3.
a. do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do.
b. singing scale tones using do, re, mi, fa so, la, ti, do.
4.
Fa is the name of 4th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Lydian
mode (scale) starts on this note.
5.
Sol is the fifth solfege syllable.
6.
The lydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable fa.
7.
The locrian mode is the scale which starts on the solfege syllable ti.
8.
Ti is the 7th solfege syllable.
9.
The dorian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable re.
10.
a. The first solfege syllable
b. do is the first solfege syllable.
11.
Mi is the third solfege syllable.
12.
Historically people where known by where the lived (or was born in). It served as
a last name. Guido d' Arezzo had the single name of Guido, but was recognized
as Guido from the town of Arezzo. Arezzo is where Guido was born.
13.
Part of the mass (Catholic Church service) which was consistent every time it was
presented. This had a great deal of influence towards written music.
14.
Chants from the time written music was being developed was similar in concept to
a cheer leading chant. They were an organized collection of words which had a
sing-song like nature to them. The chants themselves were used for specific parts
of the ordinary part of a mass.
15.
Mensural notion is "measured notation. This is music which is organized into
measures or beats while defining the duration (length) of sounds.
16.
a. System of lines and spaces, used in music, to separate and specifically define
how high or low a sound should be reproduced.
b. the four lines music is written on
17.
a. Guido, D'Arezzo invented the staff.
b. Guido, D'Arezzo invented chant notation.
18.
Nuemes were the notes used in early versions of written music.
19.
Referring to an order of monks who dedicate themselves to a particular set of
vows and beliefs. Benedictine monks contributed significantly to education and
government in the 6th century. Guido d' Arezzo was a benedictine monk.
20.
La is the name of 6th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Aeolian
mode (scale) starts on this note.
Vocabulary Review 2
Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.
21.
ionian
A. The locrian mode is the scale which starts on the solfege syllable ti.
B. the four lines music is written on
C. The ionian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable do.
D. Mi is the third solfege syllable.
22.
aeolian
A. Referring to an order of monks who dedicate themselves to a particular set of vows
and beliefs. Benedictine monks contributed significantly to education and government
in the 6th century. Guido d' Arezzo was a benedictine monk.
B. The lydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable fa.
C. The aeolian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable la.
D. The ionian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable do.
23.
sol
A. The phrygian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable mi.
B. Sol is the fifth solfege syllable.
C. Ti is the 7th solfege syllable.
D. The aeolian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable la.
24.
benadictine
A. The dorian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable re.
B. Referring to an order of monks who dedicate themselves to a particular set of vows
and beliefs. Benedictine monks contributed significantly to education and government
in the 6th century. Guido d' Arezzo was a benedictine monk.
C. Part of the mass (Catholic Church service) which was consistent every time it was
presented. This had a great deal of influence towards written music.
D. Guido, D'Arezzo invented the staff.
25.
mensural
A. Chants from the time written music was being developed was similar in concept to a
cheer leading chant. They were an organized collection of words which had a sing-song
like nature to them. The chants themselves were used for specific parts of the ordinary
part of a mass.
B. Nuemes were the notes used in early versions of written music.
C. La is the name of 6th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Aeolian mode
(scale) starts on this note.
D. Mensural notion is "measured notation. This is music which is organized into
measures or beats while defining the duration (length) of sounds.
26.
phrygian
A. Historically people where known by where the lived (or was born in). It served as a
last name. Guido d' Arezzo had the single name of Guido, but was recognized as Guido
from the town of Arezzo. Arezzo is where Guido was born.
B. The mixolydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable sol.
C. Fa is the name of 4th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Lydian mode
(scale) starts on this note.
D. The phrygian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable mi.
27.
lydian
A. Mensural notion is "measured notation. This is music which is organized into
measures or beats while defining the duration (length) of sounds.
B. The first solfege syllable
C. do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do.
D. The lydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable fa.
28.
staff
A. the four lines music is written on
B. Re is the second solfege syllable.
C. Modes or church modes, or ecclesiastical modes (all the same thing) are the basic
scales which start on different solfege syllables. They were used to organzed chants in
the "ordinary" part of the mass.
D. Sol is the fifth solfege syllable.
29.
fa
A. System of lines and spaces, used in music, to separate and specifically define how
high or low a sound should be reproduced.
B. Guido, D'Arezzo invented the staff.
C. Fa is the name of 4th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Lydian mode
(scale) starts on this note.
D. The ionian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable do.
30.
modes
A. The aeolian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable la.
B. Referring to an order of monks who dedicate themselves to a particular set of vows
and beliefs. Benedictine monks contributed significantly to education and government
in the 6th century. Guido d' Arezzo was a benedictine monk.
C. Nuemes were the notes used in early versions of written music.
D. Modes or church modes, or ecclesiastical modes (all the same thing) are the basic
scales which start on different solfege syllables. They were used to organzed chants in
the "ordinary" part of the mass.
31.
solfege
A. Historically people where known by where the lived (or was born in). It served as a
last name. Guido d' Arezzo had the single name of Guido, but was recognized as Guido
from the town of Arezzo. Arezzo is where Guido was born.
B. do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do.
C. Fa is the name of 4th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Lydian mode
(scale) starts on this note.
D. The phrygian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable mi.
32.
do
A. The first solfege syllable
B. The mixolydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable sol.
C. Mi is the third solfege syllable.
D. Modes or church modes, or ecclesiastical modes (all the same thing) are the basic
scales which start on different solfege syllables. They were used to organzed chants in
the "ordinary" part of the mass.
33.
chant
A. Ti is the 7th solfege syllable.
B. Sol is the fifth solfege syllable.
C. Re is the second solfege syllable.
D. Chants from the time written music was being developed was similar in concept to a
cheer leading chant. They were an organized collection of words which had a sing-song
like nature to them. The chants themselves were used for specific parts of the ordinary
part of a mass.
34.
re
A. Chants from the time written music was being developed was similar in concept to a
cheer leading chant. They were an organized collection of words which had a sing-song
like nature to them. The chants themselves were used for specific parts of the ordinary
part of a mass.
B. Re is the second solfege syllable.
C. do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do.
D. Mensural notion is "measured notation. This is music which is organized into
measures or beats while defining the duration (length) of sounds.
35.
neumes
A. The dorian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable re.
B. Nuemes were the notes used in early versions of written music.
C. The locrian mode is the scale which starts on the solfege syllable ti.
D. Part of the mass (Catholic Church service) which was consistent every time it was
presented. This had a great deal of influence towards written music.
36.
ordinary
A. Part of the mass (Catholic Church service) which was consistent every time it was
presented. This had a great deal of influence towards written music.
B. the four lines music is written on
C. The lydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable fa.
D. La is the name of 6th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Aeolian mode
(scale) starts on this note.
37.
mi
A. singing scale tones using do, re, mi, fa so, la, ti, do.
B. Mi is the third solfege syllable.
C. The locrian mode is the scale which starts on the solfege syllable ti.
D. The mixolydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable sol.
38.
dorian
A. Historically people where known by where the lived (or was born in). It served as a
last name. Guido d' Arezzo had the single name of Guido, but was recognized as Guido
from the town of Arezzo. Arezzo is where Guido was born.
B. The ionian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable do.
C. Modes or church modes, or ecclesiastical modes (all the same thing) are the basic
scales which start on different solfege syllables. They were used to organzed chants in
the "ordinary" part of the mass.
D. The dorian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable re.
39.
mixolydian
A. The lydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable fa.
B. Mi is the third solfege syllable.
C. The mixolydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable sol.
D. La is the name of 6th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Aeolian mode
(scale) starts on this note.
40.
la
A. La is the name of 6th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Aeolian mode
(scale) starts on this note.
B. The aeolian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable la.
C. Sol is the fifth solfege syllable.
D. Guido, D'Arezzo invented chant notation.
Vocabulary Review 3
Write the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
41.
Most counties name notes using ___ . We, however, use letters.
42.
The ___ mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable do.
43.
___ is the name of 4th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Lydian
mode (scale) starts on this note.
44.
___ is the 7th solfege syllable.
45.
The ___ mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable re.
46.
The ___ mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable fa.
47.
The ___ mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable la.
48.
___ is the name of 6th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Aeolian
mode (scale) starts on this note.
49.
___ is where Guido was born.
50.
___ notion is "measured notation. This is music which is organized into measures
or beats while defining the duration (length) of sounds.
51.
___ is also the name of our sun.
52.
The ___ mode is the scale which starts on the solfege syllable ti.
53.
___ is the second solfege syllable.
54.
The ___ mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable sol.
55.
___ is the thired solfege syllable.
56.
___ , D'Arezzo invented the staff.
57.
The ___ mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable mi.
vocabulary Review 4
Complete the crossword puzzle.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
17
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
Across
3
Re is the second solfege
syllable.
4
The aeolian mode is the
scale which starts on
solfege syllable la.
6
Fa is the name of 4th
note of the first early
scale (called modes).
The Lydian mode (scale)
starts on this note.
Across
7
10
11
14
15
17
19
20
22
Chants from the time
written music was being
developed was similar in
concept to a cheer
leading chant. They
were an organized
collection of words
which had a sing-song
like nature to them. The
chants themselves were
used for specific parts of
the ordinary part of a
mass.
Guido, D'Arezzo
invented the staff.
The locrian mode is the
scale which starts on the
solfege syllable ti.
The ionian mode is the
scale which starts on
solfege syllable do.
Mi is the third solfege
syllable.
Referring to an order of
monks who dedicate
themselves to a
particular set of vows
and beliefs. Benedictine
monks contributed
significantly to education
and government in the
6th century. Guido d'
Arezzo was a
benedictine monk.
singing scale tones
using do, re, mi, fa so,
la, ti, do.
Nuemes were the notes
used in early versions of
written music.
The dorian mode is the
scale which starts on
solfege syllable re.
2
5
8
9
11
12
13
15
16
18
Down
1
System of lines and
spaces, used in music,
to separate and
specifically define how
high or low a sound
should be reproduced.
21
Part of the mass
(Catholic Church
service) which was
consistent every time it
was presented. This had
a great deal of influence
towards written music.
The phrygian mode is
the scale which starts on
solfege syllable mi.
The mixolydian mode is
the scale which starts on
solfege syllable sol.
The first solfege syllable
The lydian mode is the
scale which starts on
solfege syllable fa.
La is the name of 6th
note of the first early
scale (called modes).
The Aeolian mode
(scale) starts on this
note.
Ti is the 7th solfege
syllable.
Mensural notion is
"measured notation.
This is music which is
organized into measures
or beats while defining
the duration (length) of
sounds.
Modes or church modes,
or ecclesiastical modes
(all the same thing) are
the basic scales which
start on different solfege
syllables. They were
used to organzed chants
in the "ordinary" part of
the mass.
Historically people
where known by where
the lived (or was born
in). It served as a last
name. Guido d' Arezzo
had the single name of
Guido, but was
recognized as Guido
from the town of Arezzo.
Arezzo is where Guido
was born.
Sol is the fifth solfege
syllable.
Word List
aeolian
arezzo
benadictine
chant
do
dorian
fa
guido
ionian
la
locrian
lydian
mensural
mi
mixolydian
modes
neumes
ordinary
phrygian
re
sol
solfege
staff
ti
Definitions
aeolian noun
The aeolian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable la.
arezzo noun Historically people where known by where the lived (or was born in). It served as a last
name. Guido d' Arezzo had the single name of Guido, but was recognized as Guido from the town of
Arezzo. Arezzo is where Guido was born.
benadictine adj Referring to an order of monks who dedicate themselves to a particular set of vows
and beliefs. Benedictine monks contributed significantly to education and government in the 6th century.
Guido d' Arezzo was a benedictine monk. He invented the five line staff and chant notation.
chant noun,verb Chants from the time written music was being developed was similar in concept to a
cheer leading chant. They were an organized collection of words which had a sing-song like nature to
them. The chants themselves were used for specific parts of the ordinary part of a mass.
do (doh) noun
1. The first solfege syllable used in chant.
2. It is the name of the first note in the ionian mode.
dorian (doorreeuhn) noun
The dorian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable re.
fa noun Fa is the name of 4th note of the first early scale (called modes). The Lydian mode (scale)
starts on this note.
guido (gweedoh) noun
1. Guido, D'Arezzo invented the staff.
2. Guido, D'Arezzo invented chant notation.
ionian noun
The ionian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable do.
.
la (lah) noun La is the name of 6th note of the first early scale (called modes). The aeolian mode
(scale) starts on this note.
locrian noun
The locrian mode is the scale which starts on the solfege syllable ti.
lydian noun The lydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable fa.
mensural Mensural notion is "measured" notation. This is music which is organized into measures or
beats while defining the duration (length) of sounds.
mi (mee) noun
Mi is the third solfege syllable.
mixolydian noun
The mixolydian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable sol.
modes (mohdz) noun Modes or church modes, or ecclesiastical modes (all the same thing) are the
basic scales which start on different solfege syllables. They were used to organzed chants in the
"ordinary" part of the mass. They are first first versions of modern scales.
neumes (noomz) noun
Nuemes were the notes used in early versions of written music.
ordinary (oorduhnEHree) noun Part of the mass (Catholic Church service) which was
consistent every time it was presented. This had a great deal of influence towards written music.
phrygian (frihjeeuhn) noun
re (ray) noun
sol
noun
The phrygian mode is the scale which starts on solfege syllable mi.
Re is the second solfege syllable.
Sol is the fifth solfege syllable.
solfege noun
1. The original notes or pitches for scales and church modes.
2. do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do.
3. singing scale tones using do, re, mi, fa so, la, ti, do.
staff (staf) noun,verb
1. the four lines music is written on
2. System of lines and spaces, used in music, to separate and specifically define how high or low a sound
should be reproduced.
ti (tee) noun
Ti is the 7th solfege syllable.