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The first period of Western classical music is known as the Medieval period, which spans roughly from the 5th to the late 15th century. This era saw the development of early musical notation and the establishment of sacred music, most notably through Gregorian chant. It laid the foundation for later musical styles and forms, including polyphony, which emerged towards the end of this period. The Medieval period is characterized by its emphasis on vocal music and the influence of the Church on musical practices.
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Early medieval sacred music had a homophonic, or one line structure, such as Gregorian chants. Its sole quality was free flowing with some syllables extended out over several notes. Gregorian chants evolved into Organum, which added several additional lines to the structure.A salient characteristic of secular music from the Medieval period are strong, dance-like rhythms performed by a combination of instruments and voices.
Early Music History was created in 1981.
The components of music in the medieval period (roughly 500-1400 AD) primarily include melody, rhythm, and harmony, though harmony was less developed than in later periods. Gregorian chant, a form of plainchant, was prevalent, characterized by monophonic texture and modal scales. Secular music began to flourish towards the end of this era, with the emergence of instruments and the use of polyphony, where multiple independent melodies were sung or played simultaneously. Notable forms of medieval music also included motets and the early development of notation, which allowed for the preservation and dissemination of musical works.
The musical period from 750 to 1150 is known as the Medieval period, specifically the early Medieval era. During this time, music was primarily vocal and often tied to religious contexts, with Gregorian chant being a prominent form. Notational systems began to develop, allowing for the preservation and transmission of music. This period laid the foundation for the evolution of Western music, leading into the later Medieval and Renaissance periods.
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Early medieval sacred music had a homophonic, or one line structure, such as Gregorian chants. Its sole quality was free flowing with some syllables extended out over several notes. Gregorian chants evolved into Organum, which added several additional lines to the structure.A salient characteristic of secular music from the Medieval period are strong, dance-like rhythms performed by a combination of instruments and voices.
Early Music Consort was created in 1967.
Early Music History was created in 1981.
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Music was passed on by oral tradition, and word of mouth.
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Ficta - early music consort - was created in 2009.
Boston Early Music Festival was created in 1980.