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.