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True or False? The hurdy-gurdy is called organistrum in Spanish.
True
True or False? Minstrels were from the upper class.
False
True or False? The flute is a percussion instrument.
False
True or False? The lute is a plucked string instrument.
True
True or False? Troubadours were aristocratic composers from southern France.
True
True or False? Medieval secular songs were usually polyphonic.
False
True or False? Minstrels sang songs, played instruments, and did acrobatics.
True
True or False? The trumpet belongs to the brass family (viento metal).
True
True or False? The oval fiddle is a type of woodwind instrument.
False
True or False? Trouvères were active in southern France.
False
What is the Spanish name for “Rebec”?
Arpa
Tambor
Corneta
Rabel
Which instrument is cuerda frotada (bowed string)?
Oval Fiddle
Drum
Flute
Trumpet
Which instrument is viento mecánico (pumped wind)?
Hurdy-gurdy
Drum
Lute
Portable Organ
Where did the troubadour movement begin?
Italy
South of France
North of France
Germany
What kind of instrument is the harp?
Percussion
Brass
Woodwind
Plucked string
What was the role of minstrels?
Entertain by singing, playing music, juggling
Compose for churches
Conduct orchestras
Paint religious art
