For Catherine Messi

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Medieval Music Comparison Worksheet

Complete the table below by selecting two pieces of music. Select one from the Medieval period and one of your choice from this week’s listening. For each, define each element of music and describe unique aspects of the musical elements in each piece.

	Definition	Medieval Piece	Personal Choice
Name of composer/artist and composition
Melody
Rhythm
Harmony
Texture
Unique Qualities

After completing the chart, write a summary of at least 350 words that describes how the identified elements contribute to your enjoyment of the musical pieces by discussing the following:

· How do the elements you chose reflect the musical era from which they come? How is music organized into stylistic and historical periods?

· What instruments/voices are used in your chosen musical pieces?

· What is most interesting to you about the pieces you chose? Why?

Write your summary in the following space:

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