Gregorian Chant Quiz

Gregorian Chant is called such because Pope Gregory...

• A.

  Composed 77 chants

• B.

  Codified and cataloged plainchant

• C.

  Was a famous singer of chants

• D.

  Commanded that people chant everywhere

Which of the following describes a text setting that involves 2-4 notes per syllable?

• A.

  Automatic

• B.

  Neumatic

• C.

  Melismatic

• D.

  Syllabic

Plainchant is typically

• A.

  Monophonic

• B.

  Monodic

• C.

  Homophonic

• D.

  Polyphonic

The first example of polyphonic notation is entitled...

• A.

  Clausula

• B.

  Haec dies

• C.

  Ordo virtutum

• D.

  Musica enchiriadis

What is the name of the early system of notation (specifically the notes)?

Haec dies is an example of...

• A.

  A funeral march

• B.

  A section of the Ordinary

• C.

  Responsorial style

• D.

  Rhythmic modes

Hildegard of Bingen was born in...

• A.

  Bingen

• B.

  Paris

• C.

  Rheinhesse

• D.

  St. Disibod

In which field was Hildegard not known to be an authority?

• A.

  Law

• B.

  Medicine

• C.

  Poetry

• D.

  Theology

According to Hildegard, the purpose of music was...

• A.

  To channel visions

• B.

  To entertain the soul

• C.

  To express emotion

• D.

  To redirect thoughts toward God

What title did Hildegard have that indicated her leadership over nuns?

• A.

  Abbot

• B.

  Prioress

• C.

  Scivias

• D.

  Virtutum