1) What period does the Middle Ages cover?
The Middle Ages lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery.
2) What general characteristics does it have (according to the teacher’s comments)?
1-Feudalism, in which different social classes were distinguished: the nobility, the clergy and the peasants.
2. Culture:many writings, mystical stories,different religions...
3. The renacisme movements.
4. Theocentrism:political system governed by the Church and the clergy.
3) What is the main difference between “troubadours” and “minstrels”?
A minstrel was a traveling artist in Medieval Europe. In exchange for money or food, offered his street show in public places, and sometimes was recruited to participate as attractions and entertainment at parties and Troubadours ,were medieval musicians and poets, who composed their works and interpreted, or playing in the manorial courts of certain parts of Europe.
4) What do you feel looking at these pictures (taken from the 19th century but directly linked to the Middle Ages)? In your own opinion, what kind of music could accompany these images?
I like this pictures. The second one transmits me tranquility and peace.
Romantic music.
6) Why does Heavy Metal music love this aesthetic?
Because, it is relatinated with dragons,castels,gentlemen...