![]() The monophonic style later developed variations and some of the prominent ones were Mozarabic chant, Byzantine chant, Armenian chant, Ambrosian chant, Gregorian chant, and Beneventan chant. These ‘plainchants’ were sung by monks and this style was prevalent in countries such as Italy, Spain, France, and Ireland. One of the most widely known plainchants is the ‘Gregorian’ chant, which exists even today. Plainchants are bodies of chants composed in Latin and were used in the liturgies of the Western Church. Monophony in music can be traced back to the Early Middle Ages (late 5th and early 6th to 10th century) Christian songs, called plainchants. In a choral setting, if all singers sing the same melody without harmonizing, then it is also considered an example of monophony. ‘Monophony’ refers to the simplest musical texture, it comprises melody that is generally sung or played by a single instrument without any accompaniments. ![]() Let us take a look at some of the primary ones in detail: Characteristics of Medieval Music 1. There are several primary characteristics that define medieval music. Thematically, medieval music broadly encompassed religious themes but what is exciting about this period is that it laid the foundation for music theory and notation as we know it today. The Early period lasted from 500-1150 ADE, the High period during 1000-1300 ADE, and the Late period was 1300-1400 ADE. While the term “medieval” is very broad and is divided into further subdivisions, music that was played and created in the Middle Ages till the Renaissance can be classified as “medieval” music.
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