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~~{{summary | text~~__NOTOC__==Synopsis==Gregorian chant is also known as plainchant or plainsong and is a form of monophonic, unaccompanied singing, which was developed in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], mainly during the period 800 to 1000 AD. It takes its name from Pope [[Gregory the Great]], who is believed to have brought it to the West based on Eastern models of [[Byzantine chant]]. This music was traditionally sung by monks or other male clerics and was used during religious services.}}

~~{{overview}}~~Gregorian chanting is a form of monophonic, unaccompanied singing, developed in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], mainly during the period 800 to 1000 AD. ==Contents==

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Gregorian chanting is also known as plainchant or plainsong and is a form of monophonic, unaccompanied singing, which was developed in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], mainly during the period 800 to 1000 AD. It takes its name from Pope [[Gregory the Great]], who is believed to have brought it to the West based on Eastern models of [[Byzantine chant]]. This music was traditionally sung by monks or other male clerics and was used during religious services.

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