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Music history. Medieval/Renaissance Era. 1300-1600. Music was mostly written for church use Pope Gregory had a specific style of music named after him. It was Gregorian chant. Children were given to the church to become priests and nuns.
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Music history Medieval/Renaissance Era
1300-1600 • Music was mostly written for church use • Pope Gregory had a specific style of music named after him. It was Gregorian chant. • Children were given to the church to become priests and nuns. • Women were NOT allowed to sing in the church services. • Most music in this era had no time signatures
Instruments • Voice • Trumpet • Mandolin • Tambourine • Organ • Drums • bells
Types of Music • Gregorian Chant • Madrigals • Ballads • Motets • Masses • Sacred music for Catholic church • Carols • Canons
Example of Gregorian Chant http://youtu.be/2HEKhr002Ts