MU137 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Hildegard Of Bingen, Pope Gregory I, Gregorian Chant
Document Summary
Use of music for the worship service of the mass. The proper-sections used on special days ( Don"t know the names of many composers. Use of monophony and develop of polyphony (texture) Plainsong/plainchant- the style of medieval religious vocal music. Named after pope gregory i who was in office from 590-604 ad. He didn"t compose the music but authorized the organization and use of the chants in the catholic church service. Sung in latin, the official language of the church. Derived from ancient greek and hebrew musical sources. Modal: describes the sound of the type of music. Singing many notes to one syllable, used to highlight important words in the lyrics. One of the first important female composers in music history. Scivias: three books of her visions (includes poetry and music) Ordo virtutum (the play of the virtues) A musical drama which may be the earliest example of a morality play. Numerous writings/works about natural history and medicine.
