1. Lesson 5 CHRISTIAN PERIOD Objectives: After doing though this lesson you should be able to; 1. give the different development of music during Christian period. 2. identify the characteristic of each development. 3. develop deep appreciation on their music. NEXT CONTENTS PREVIOUS 4 6 Lesson 7 8 9

5. Secular Music Although Secular (non-religion) music was in existence even before the 11th century it was not until then it gained much widespread popularity. In the 21st century a new type of singer known as THROUBADOURS and TROVERES appeared. The troubadours known as from southern France whereas the traverses were from northern France. They traveled though the land of singing of fair, young maids and deeds of heroic knights. These singers accompanied themselves on the flute, violin or a form of harp. They were good at improvising songs to fit occasions. In Germany, these traveling poet singers were organized called MINNE SINGERS. When more people become interested in singing societies were organized. Musical contest were held and the winner was given the title of mastersinger. Wagner’s opera “Die Mastersinger”, tells the story of such contest. NEXT CONTENTS PREVIOUS