answersLogoWhite

0

It is a type of music originated in the Early Medieval Age (5th century) that was used in the church for liturgy. It consists of monophonic texture, non-metric rhythm, a narrow range and conjunct pitch jumps.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Which term best describe the rhythm of plainchant?

The term "free rhythm" best describes the rhythm of plainchant. Plainchant is a form of chant music with a flexible rhythm that follows the natural flow of the text being sung, rather than adhering to a strict meter or beat.


What was the music from Medieval times called?

Plainchant


In plainchant a sentence of text almost always ends with what?

In plainchant, a sentence of text almost always ends with "a cadence" (why did you choose music appreciation, that was my biggest mistake)


Von bingens play of virtues is set to which type of music?

liturgical plainchant


What is another word for liturgical chant in music?

Plainchant or Gregorian chant are synonymous terms for liturgical chant in music.


What is R and B in music terms?

It stands for rhythm and blues. It is a style of music.


Music is propelled forward in time by what?

rhythm


Which Pope had a type of music named after him?

Pope Saint Gregory the Great had plainchant renamed "Gregorian Chant" after him.


What is an example of an rhythm?

rhythm is a system used in music to make music flow with emotion and feeling. without rhythm, music would be non-sensical


What rhythm mean in music?

The word rhythm in music means a kind of steady beat.


What was music like before the Renaissance?

Before the Renaissance, music primarily consisted of Gregorian chant and other forms of plainchant, characterized by monophonic texture and free rhythm. This sacred music was predominantly vocal and used in religious settings, with an emphasis on liturgical texts. Instruments were less common, and when used, they often accompanied vocal music rather than leading it. The development of polyphony and greater harmonic complexity marked a significant shift in music with the onset of the Renaissance.


What is the difference between rhythm and meter?

Rhythm in music refers to the pattern of beats in a piece of music. Meter refers to the timing of the music.