In what ways did composers of chant vary their melodies? How did Hildegard of Bingen instill her music with emotional expression? What role did chivalry play in medieval court life? How was this reflected in the music?

Western European medieval society

. In what ways did composers of chant vary their melodies?

. How did Hildegard of Bingen instill her music with emotional expression?

. What role did chivalry play in medieval court life? How was this reflected in the music?

. How are medieval instruments similar to today’s instruments? How are they different?

. What ideas did Western European medieval society borrow from the Middle Easty did composers of the earliest polyphony use chant as the basis for their works?