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Polyphony
'Polyphony' does not describe Gregorian chant.
* Earliest polyphony called organum * Combining 2 (or more) melodic lines, or adding one (or more) new melodic lines to an existing chant
imitative counterpoint
The term applied to medieval music that consists of Gregorian chant along with one or more additional melodic lines is "organum." This style of music emerged in the early Middle Ages and represents one of the earliest forms of polyphony, where the chant serves as the foundation for the added melodies, creating a more complex musical texture.
Polyphony
'Polyphony' does not describe Gregorian chant.
* Earliest polyphony called organum * Combining 2 (or more) melodic lines, or adding one (or more) new melodic lines to an existing chant
Cantus Firmus
Yes, polyphony was used during the Middle Ages. We do not have any real idea of when polyphony was introduced, but the earliest texts describing it date to the Early Middle Ages. By the end of the Middle Ages, it was highly developed. There is a link below to an article on polyphony, beginning at the section on its origins.
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imitative counterpoint
A: A style of early polyphony.
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