This week's Discussion describe the principal genres of the Middle Ages as reflections of the lifestyle of the church and court. Genres for you to consider are: plainchant, secular songs and
dances of the troubadours, Notre Dame organum, and ars nova motets. Listen to the music
examples in Connect and incorporate your listening experience of these genres into your
discussion post. Be sure to mention the titles of the compositions and composers' names in
your post.