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As per core content, students learn about Medieval music. Students learn about how the church affected the music of the time and what kind of music was sung. A couple of listening examples of Gregorian chant are played for them. It is also stressed that the Medieval people were the ones who started writing the music down (put a piece of Medieval music side-by-side with a modern piece so students can see the difference. Students are formatively assessed at the end of the lesson. •Time? 500 A.D. – 1400 A.D. •Place? Europe LET’S GET THIS IN PERSPECTIVE!!! YOU ARE HERE EUROPE is WAY OVER HERE MEDIEVAL ERA (500 AD – 1400AD) Ideas of the times? • The church took ABSOLUTE POWER during this era allowing only religious music, drama, and art. • Church music grew greatly during this time. MEDIEVAL ERA (500 AD – 1400AD) What was the music like? The style of music that is most identified with the Medieval era is the Gregorian Chant. It was named after Pope Gregory I (the man who is credited for created it). According to legend, a dove representing the Holy Spirit, inspired Pope Gregory to dictate Gregorian Chant. MEDIEVAL ERA (500 AD – 1400AD) Gregorian Chant Characteristics: • The chants were in unison (everyone sang the same notes). • They were also sung a cappella (without music in the background). • The text of the chants (which came from the Bible) were sung in Latin. NOTICE THE STAFF LINES (HOW MANY?) MEDIEVAL ERA (500 AD – 1400AD) Instruments of the Middle Ages: • Dulcimer • Harp: strings usually made out of twisted sheep guts • Lute: early guitar • Recorder