How can you distinguish between an active and a passive railroad crossing?

Usually there will be a “gate” type thing around the crossing to prevent cars from coming when a train is nearby. A stop sign and Rail Road Crossing sign would likely be in front of an active railroad crossing as well

The gregorian chant was a major cultural milestone in the middle ages. it was one of the first codified forms of music meant to be played as written, where previously it was difficult to mass-produce and disseminate any music. what's more, these chants were also some of the first examples of musical notation: the notes and bars of today's music sheets are a reflection of centuries of evolution beginning with these chants. it became official throughout the entirety of the catholic church, meaning that nearly all of europe followed this musical notation and styling.