'Organum' presentation slideshows

Catholic Music (1000 - 1300 CE): Early Polyphony

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Notre Dame Polyphony

Notre Dame Polyphony. late twelfth century ornate style of organum - matching grandeur and complexity of architecture first to be primarily read from notation. Medieval Church Architecture. Romanesque church Rounded arches Massive walls Sturdy piers/columns Large towers. Romanesque.

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The Development of Polyphony

The Development of Polyphony. Sources. Musica enchiriadis , Scolia Enchiriadis ( c. 900) manuals for singers and one of the major musical documents of the Middle Ages. Three kinds of organum octave fifth fourth. Organum at the 5th.

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Gothic Period Music

Gothic Period Music. Irene Milidakis Cultural Studies . Building onto Traditions. Gothic Period Music derived from its preceding Romanesque practices Gregorian Chant: simple, monophonic liturgical music Also known as plainchant Sang in unison- monophonic One melody- no harmony

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Organum: The Beginnings of Polyphony: 1000 - 1250

Organum: The Beginnings of Polyphony: 1000 - 1250. Organum. Organum = earliest form of polyphony Polyphony = the simultaneous singing of two or more melodies. Probably originated in secular heterophony (melody sung at octave then in thirds)

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