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Gregorian Chant:
Religious music sung in groups monophonically during the Medieval Period. These songs often used the words of scripture and prayer. Melisma (melismatic) and Syllabic:
Melisma is a style of singing where several notes are sung on one syllable of musical text.
Syllabic singing is a style of singing where each syllable of text gets one note. Squarcialupi Codex:
A huge manuscript of music from Florence, Italy created in the 14th and 15th centuries. -
During the Medieval Era, Eels were sometimes used as currency for purchasing land.
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The Islamic prophet Muhammed received a revelation that kick-started the 3rd of the major monotheistic Abrahamic religions, commonly known as Islam.
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This was considered the first of many Viking attacks during the Medieval Period. It ushered in a lot of fear, but also lead the way for European expansion.
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William of Normandy won a long and bloody fight against multiple others vying for the British crown. It completely transformed Britian and its future.
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Composer of chant music. Hildegarde's "Ave Generosa":
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Composed in many styles and genres, but most notably in Rondeau, Virelai, and Ballade forms. Part of the French movemnt of "Ars Nova" music. Machaut's "J'aim Sans Penser":
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One of the most deadly and widespread pandemics in history, this plague killed more than 1/3 of the European population and many others outside of Europe.
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This event ushered in the use of manuscripts and published books, spreading knowledge around the world.
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A popular French composer of French motets, which are sacred polphonic songs. Des Prez's "Ave Maria (Motet)":
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Composer and developer of the English madrigal. Byrd's "Fantasia in A" :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q3_ZOM_bHo
