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.
Corn
The word secular means 'non-religious', that's the dictionary definition. By the way, secular does not mean evil. Religious music is used during religious services or for personal devotions. Secular music is used in different ways.
for Religious purposes
No. There are many types of music from the Middle Ages. There is folk music, ballads and dance music, as well as religious music. Many modern hymns use tunes that were written for Medieval folk songs. If you are interested in learning music from the Middle Ages, check out the various websites for "the Society for Creative Anachronism". You can learn Medieval music and even how to do Medieval dances at their meetings.
i reckon they listened to either sacred or folk or possibly secular. what do i know? i didnt learn what different poeple listen to what type of music. i only learnt about the kinds of music there was in the period. OKAY?!! don't judge me OKAYY?!!! I'M IN YEAR 7 OKAYYYYY?!!!!
Medieval
In the middle ages (also know as the medieval period).....
Guido of Arezzo
Corn
The word secular means 'non-religious', that's the dictionary definition. By the way, secular does not mean evil. Religious music is used during religious services or for personal devotions. Secular music is used in different ways.
Jesters
for Religious purposes
Homophonic music
Music was passed on by oral tradition, and word of mouth.
No. There are many types of music from the Middle Ages. There is folk music, ballads and dance music, as well as religious music. Many modern hymns use tunes that were written for Medieval folk songs. If you are interested in learning music from the Middle Ages, check out the various websites for "the Society for Creative Anachronism". You can learn Medieval music and even how to do Medieval dances at their meetings.
i reckon they listened to either sacred or folk or possibly secular. what do i know? i didnt learn what different poeple listen to what type of music. i only learnt about the kinds of music there was in the period. OKAY?!! don't judge me OKAYY?!!! I'M IN YEAR 7 OKAYYYYY?!!!!
Jesters