Also known as the MIDDLE AGES OR “DARK AGES” Started with the fall of the Roman Empire Christian church influenced Europe’s culture & political affairs. Monophonic plainchant was a type of music back in the medieval era, named after POPE GREGORY I, who made Monophonic plainchant the approved music of the catholic church. Although it was originally transmitted orally, scholars agreed to put it in notation to assist dissemination of chants across Europe. NEUMES Listen to an example of Gregorian chant that your teacher will let you hear. Afterwards, answer the following questions: 1. What can you say about the plainchants? What are their Characteristics? 2. How can you compare it to modern music made today? (21st Century Music)
Desciption: The introit Gaudeamus
Omnes scripted in square notation Date: 14th – 15th Century During the later part of the Medieval Period, secular music (which was not bound by Catholic Traditions) emerged! Most of the songs emerged were performed across Europe by a group of musicians called TROUBADOURS. Usually Monophonic Sometimes with improvised accompaniment Tells of chivalry and courtly love Originated in France Written in French language - Was one of the oldest composers of secular music - His literary and musical works include chansons and poetic debates - His musical play, LE JEU DE ROBIN ET DE MARION, was considered the earliest surviving secular French play with music. SOME OF HIS WORKS INCLUDE:
1. Le jeu de Robin et de Marion (the game of Robin
and Marion)
2. La Chanson du roi de Sicile (the song of the king