If a piece is written one syllable per note, it is written SYLLABICLY. (a syllabic rhythm). If a piece is written with lots of notes per syllable, it is written melladically (a meladic rhythm).
Gregorian chant with mainly 2-4 notes per syllable is called "neumatic" ("Syllabic" if the chant is primarily one syllable per note and "melismatic" for chant primarily with more than 4 notes per syllable.) Jim Jordan, DMA Gregorian Chant Specialist Paraclete Press 1-800-451-5006, ext. 335 jimj@paracletepress.com Facebook: Gregorian chant is For everyone: Getting started/Learning more
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Polyphonic - the weaving together of many ("poly") sounds. The line - voice - containing the chant is called the cantus firmus. The other voices can be derived from the chant or independently composed.
A melisma is when there are several notes put into one syllable. Think every song Christina Aguilera has ever sang for an example or Whitney Houston in 'I Will Always Love You' in the word 'you'.
Yes Buddhists sing. Their form of singing is called a Buddhist chant and it is a form of incantation.
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Gregorian chant with mainly 2-4 notes per syllable is called "neumatic" ("Syllabic" if the chant is primarily one syllable per note and "melismatic" for chant primarily with more than 4 notes per syllable.) Jim Jordan, DMA Gregorian Chant Specialist Paraclete Press 1-800-451-5006, ext. 335 jimj@paracletepress.com Facebook: Gregorian chant is For everyone: Getting started/Learning more
Merchant is a two syllable word. Mer-chant.
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a suitable musical adaptation that respects the rhythmic characteristics of the original chant while enhancing its harmonic texture. The use of two to four notes per syllable helps maintain the contemplative and meditative qualities of Gregorian chant, creating a seamless blend of melody and harmony.
a gregorian chant was used as the base part for the motet and was called the cantus firmus
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The chant that you need for the Sigil is in a book called Demonic tome. Otherwise the chant differs from player-to-player, so there is no way that we can help you on this one, sorry.
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