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{{summary Infobox_Contents | texttopic_name =Gregorian chant is also known as plainchant or plainsong and is a form of monophonic, unaccompanied singing, which was developed in the Chants |subtopics = [[Roman Catholic ChurchGregorian Chants Index]], 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.|opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
{{overview}}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.
{{topics}}==Links==* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06779a.htm Gregorian Chant - The Catholic Encyclopedia]* [http://www.christusrex.org/www2/cantgreg/index_eng.html Gregorian Chants Index]Chant - the site where you can hear and read the scores]* [[Byzantine http://www.osv.com/TCANav/TheCatholicAnswerNovDec2007/GloriainExcelsisDeo/tabid/4642/Default.aspx OSV - Why is Gregorian chant]making a comeback?]
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