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Leonin

Leonin. Known for his development and original writing of polyphonic music. His music was based on Gregorian chants. Organum - a second voice part added to the original chant Descant- New top voice part. Guillaume de Machaut. One of the first composers who was not part of the clergy.

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Leonin

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  1. Leonin • Known for his development and original writing of polyphonic music. • His music was based on Gregorian chants. • Organum- a second voice part added to the original chant • Descant- New top voice part.

  2. Guillaume de Machaut • One of the first composers who was not part of the clergy. • Motet-vocal piece for three or four voices • Used secular songs as a basis for compositions.

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