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Revision as of 14:51, 27 July 2006
| 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. (Read more) |
See Gregorian chants (overview) for more information
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Gregorian chants (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Gregorian chants (quotes)
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