1400's Composers Teacher Resources

In this music worksheet, students answer 3 multiple-choice questions about Medieval Music. Students also read about and see a picture of a Medieval instrument called a crumhorn.

Kids compare and contrast music from the past to the present. They listen to and review the characteristics of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Pop music. Then, they discuss the differences in each and how musical icons from the past...

For this Medieval music crossword puzzle, students use the 17 clues to help them appropriately complete the crossword puzzle based on the instruments and music of Medieval times.

For this Medieval music worksheet, 8th graders read about the instruments and parts of the music, including harmony, melody, and unison. They answer 7 homework questions based on the reading.

In this music worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to Medieval music. They select the best response for each multiple choice question. Then, students draw some notes the way they were written in the...

In this music history worksheet, students learn about the musical style and instrumentation in the years between 500-1450. Students read several informative paragraphs and answer 7 questions.

Do you have a little extra time to fill? This quick and creative activity can accent a music or medieval history lesson. Learners use the Latin phrases to create a tune fit for any medieval church. 

Students investigate medieval music, art, and manuscripts. They research the materials and equipment used by illuminators, examine images of manuscripts, and illuminate their own initials in a medieval style.

Challenge your music students with this worksheet, which includes twenty-one questions about J.S. Bach's Sarabande and Gigue form Partita no.4 in D major, BWV 828. Students compare the two sections (bars 1-12, bars 13-38) by answering...

Students discuss and compare contemporary class systems with those of the Middle Ages. They explore Websites on HyperStudio stack and review art and music of the Middle Ages. In groups, students design and draw castles reflecting manor...

Students explore the rain forest and where they are located. Students examine why the rain forests are important and what is happening to them. They investigate the water cycle and life cycle of a frog. Students build a rain forest in...

An article on the beginning of Polyphonic music during the Middle Ages. You'll also find illustrations.

A brief paragraph outlining the life and work of Medieval composer Johannes Ciconia.

The Moldenhauer Archives at the Library of Congress contain approximately 3,500 items documenting the history of Western music from the medieval period through the modern era.

A multimedia collection of resources to enhance studying the Middle Ages. Find several images and sound bits.

Listen to a selection of lute music from the Yale University performance series.

Troubadours were medieval traveling poet-musicians who primarily wrote on courtly love. Many of these poets focused on sexual love, such as Moniot d'Arras, while others wrote of a religious love. Understand the purpose of these writing...

A discography of Bingen's work accompanied by a brief biography.

This site contains info on the life of Machaut and some of his famous works. Information is from the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia.

Images and descriptions of original compositions by Bingen.

This site introduces Herrad of Landsberg, along with other medieval composers.

This site from The New Advent contains biographical information about Marie de France. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

A biography of Pierre Attaingnant, one of the first music printers/publishers in the 16th century.

Exerpt from the Catholic Encyclopedia about St. Hildegard. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.