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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.
==Links==* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06779a.htm Gregorian Chant -The Catholic Encyclopedia]* [http://www.christusrex.org/www2/cantgreg/index_eng.html Gregorian Chant -the site where you can hear and read the scores]* [http://www.osv.com/TCANav/TheCatholicAnswerNovDec2007/GloriainExcelsisDeo/tabid/4642/Default.aspx OSV --Why is Gregorian chant making a comeback?]