Medieval Music Composers Quiz

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1. Who composed Troubadour?

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Adam de la Halle was a French composer, playwright, and poet of the late medieval era. He is best known for his theatrical work 'Troubadour', hence he composed Troubadour. The other three composers mentioned are famous for their classical music compositions but did not compose Troubadour.

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Explore the intricate world of medieval music through this focused quiz. Assess your understanding of historical music scores from the Middle Ages, enhancing your appreciation and knowledge of early musical forms and notation.

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2. Who composed this troubadour song?

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Beatrix de Dia was a medieval Occitan troubadour who composed the song 'A chanter m'er de so qu'ieu no volria'

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3. Who composed this?

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Bernart de Ventadorn was a famous troubadour in the Middle Ages known for his compositions. The other three options were also notable composers, but they belonged to different time periods and genres.

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4. Who composed the Motet De Vitry?

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The correct answer is De Vitry because he is the composer of the specific Motet mentioned in the question.

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5. Who composed Gregorian Chant?

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Gregorian Chant is a form of plainchant, a type of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song of the Roman Catholic Church. It is named after Pope Gregory I, although the actual origin of Gregorian Chant is still debated among scholars. None of the other composers listed are associated with composing Gregorian Chant.

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6. Who composed this piece of music?

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Leonin was a composer known for his contributions to the genre of organum, which was popular in the medieval period. The other composers listed were known for different styles and time periods in classical music.

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7. Who composed the Mass Motet?

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The correct composer of the Mass Motet is Machaut, not Bach, Mozart, or Beethoven. Each composer has their own distinct musical style and works, but for the Mass Motet it is specifically attributed to Machaut.

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8. Who composed the Motet Example?

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The correct answer is 'Motet Example' as it refers to a specific piece of music, not a composer's name.

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9. Who composed the organum Perotin?

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Perotin was a composer known for his contributions to the development of polyphony in the 12th century, specifically the organum style of music. While Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven are all renowned composers, they did not compose the organum Perotin.

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Who composed Troubadour?
Who composed this troubadour song?
Who composed this?
Who composed the Motet De Vitry?
Who composed Gregorian Chant?
Who composed this piece of music?
Who composed the Mass Motet?
Who composed the Motet Example?
Who composed the organum Perotin?
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