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What is a setting of plainchant with many notes per syllable?
Gregorian chant with mainly 2-4 notes per syllable is called "neumatic" ("Syllabic" if the chant is primarily one syllable per note and "melismatic" for chant primarily with more than 4 notes per syllable.) Jim Jordan, DMA Gregorian Chant Specialist Paraclete Press 1-800-451-5006, ext. 335 jimj@paracletepress.com Facebook: Gregorian chant is For everyone: Getting started/Learning more
A setting of Gregorian chant with two or four notes per syllable might be considered?
a suitable musical adaptation that respects the rhythmic characteristics of the original chant while enhancing its harmonic texture. The use of two to four notes per syllable helps maintain the contemplative and meditative qualities of Gregorian chant, creating a seamless blend of melody and harmony.
A medieval motet was built on a phrase of gregorian chant called?
a gregorian chant was used as the base part for the motet and was called the cantus firmus
Is gregorian chant devil work or music?
Gregorian chant is beautiful and prayerful music.
What words does not describe Gregorian Chant?
'Polyphony' does not describe Gregorian chant.
Why is it called gregorian chant?
It was popularized during the reign of Gregory IV
What is a style of performance called where a soloist alternates with a choice?
Responsorial
The texture of Gregorian chant is said to be?
Gregorian chant or Plaint chant is known as monophony. Many voices, unaccompanied, and all singing in unison.
Texture of Gregorian chant?
monophonic
What words refer to plainsong?
Plainchant, Gregorian chant, monophonic chant, plainsong.
What type of chant became the predominant type of music in Roman Catholic churches during the early middle ages?
Gregorian chant
Is a Gregorian chant?
nope. Gregorian chant is the central tradition of Western plainchant, a form of monophonic liturgical chant of Western Christianity that accompanied the celebration of Mass and other ritual services.
