* Sacred music, which was performed in churches and cathedrals.
* Chant, which is a type of monophonic music that is sung by a choir or group of singers.
* Polyphony, which is music that has two or more melodies playing at the same time.
* Secular music, which was performed in courts, castles, and taverns.
* Songs, which were often accompanied by instruments such as the lute, harp, and vielle.
* Dances, which were often based on folk dances.
Renaissance music
* Sacred music, which continued to be performed in churches and cathedrals.
* Masses, which were settings of the Catholic Mass.
* Motets, which were polyphonic compositions that were often based on religious texts.
* Secular music, which became increasingly popular during the Renaissance.
* Madrigals, which were polyphonic vocal pieces that were often based on love poetry.
* Chansons, which were French songs that were often sung by troubadours and trouvères.
* Instrumental music, which began to develop as an independent genre.