MUSIC 9

Secular music is the music used mainly for recreation and entertainment. Medieval secular music is any music that is not used in any religious or church services. It can be performed by men and women and is usually accompanied by a musical instrument.

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Secular vocal forms come in a variety of songs from various places. These may be of different origins but most likely convey the same sentiments such as life, love, war, nature, merry-making and other recreational topics. 

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These songs can be remembered or identified by answering the following questions:

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1. What is the language used in the lyrics?

2. Is it a solo song? a Duet? 

3. Is there a musical instrument accompanying the song? What is/are this/these instrument(s)?

3. Can emotions be felt in the song? Is it a happy or sad song? Is it festive? Is it melancholic?

4. Which country does the song originated?

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Listen to the following secular vocal forms popular during the Medieval period. Try to remember the unique features each has. Use the guide questions above. It will help you differentiate one from the other aurally.

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