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What were the salient characteristics of secular music during the medieval period?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoA salient characteristic of secular music from the Medieval period are strong, dance-like rhythms performed by a combination of instruments and voices.
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