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__NOTOC__{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name ==Synopsis== Gregorian chanting is a form of monophonic, unaccompanied singing, developed in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], mainly during the period 800 to 1000 AD. Chants |subtopics ==Contents== {{topics}}* [[Gregorian Chants Index]]* [[Byzantine chant]]| opinion_pieces = {{opinionsshort_opinions}}| {{quotes}} ==Main article==
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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.htm Gregorian Chant - the site where you can hear and read the scores]
