From the French term "carolle" comes our English word "carol," which means a joyful "a circle or ring dance." What are these called in the Italian language?
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Do carols necessarily have to be "Christmas" carols, or are there other varieties? Please describe.
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What man in 348 was one of the earliest "carol" writers?
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List 4 types of traveling plays in which these delightful "dancing carols" were used.
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Which country loved carols as much or more than anybody else?
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The German word "leich" or lay was an offshoot of the old word "reigen." In time, a musical style came into being from this. What is this term and what does it mean?
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What is a "noel?"
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From the sub-heading "lays/leis," what dance songs were set to sacred text?
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What well known "spiritual reformer" wrote carols?
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Name one of these.
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William Tyndale also saw the benefit of joyful dancing. what "olde english" terms did his writings employ?
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Of the 7 types of carols mentioned in your syllabus, name 4 of these, and whatever you can recall about each of them.
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Familiarize yourself with the "Musical Time Line," and write out these events from the 1100's to 1600's.
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What is the Italian term from which we derive the English word "ballad?"
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Who were the "mummers," and what type of dance did they do?
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What famous "mummers carol" was sung in the neighborhood of Horsham from 1876-1881?
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What is the topic of the old dancing carol entitled My Dancing Day?"
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Who is the speakers "True Love" here in this song?
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In the second stanza of the song "My Dancing Day" the incarnation is spoken of. Explain this from the bible.
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The third stanza tells us of the birth of the our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Give references from the bible for this from the gospels: From Matthew:
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The fourth stanze of "My Dancing Day" speaks of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Give scripture references for this event.
Gospel of John: Chapter__________________________________________
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