Western European medieval society . In what ways did composers of chant vary their melodies? . How did Hildegard of Bingen instill her music with emotional expression? . What role did chivalry play in medieval court life? How was this reflected in the music? . How are medieval instruments similar to today’s instruments? How are […]
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Describe and compare the O viridissima virga (“O Greenest Branch”) by Hildegard of Bingen and the First Response from Viderunt Omnes (“All the Ends of the Earth”) by Léonin.
Listening Journal 2 Describe and compare the O viridissima virga (“O Greenest Branch”) by Hildegard of Bingen and the First Response from Viderunt Omnes (“All the Ends of the Earth”) by Léonin. Topics could include the historical or social context of each composition and the composers’ background. You may also address the use of musical […]
Discuss how this literature reveals some of the major themes and concerns of the early and late middle ages.
Literature of the early and late middle ages Look at 3 selections from the Readings in “The Humanities Culture, Continuity, and Change 3rd edition, Ch. 8-10”. Reading 8.5 From Augustine’s Confessions, Reading 9.1 Surah 47 Muhammad, and Reading 10.4 Hildegard of Bingen, Scivias Discuss how this literature reveals some of the major themes and concerns […]
