Gregorian chants are a form of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song in Latin which emerged in western and central Europe during the 9th century. They were composed for church services and religious celebrations, particularly the canonical hours of daily prayer and Mass. Gregorian chants were established as a standard liturgical music repertoire by Pope Gregory I in the 6th century from whom it takes its name.
Gregorian chants are a form of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song in Latin which emerged in western and central Europe during the 9th century. They were composed for church services and religious celebrations, particularly the canonical hours of daily prayer and Mass. Gregorian chants were established as a standard liturgical music repertoire by Pope Gregory I in the 6th century from whom it takes its name.
Gregorian chants are a form of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song in Latin which emerged in western and central Europe during the 9th century. They were composed for church services and religious celebrations, particularly the canonical hours of daily prayer and Mass. Gregorian chants were established as a standard liturgical music repertoire by Pope Gregory I in the 6th century from whom it takes its name.
The Interpretation of Plainchant Author(s) : Egon Wellesz Source: Music & Letters, Vol. 44, No. 4 (Oct., 1963), Pp. 343-349 Published By: Oxford University Press Accessed: 17-07-2016 15:22 UTC