Middle Ages

Question 1

Features of old Roman chant

Answer 1

Gentle, stepwise motion

Question 2

Two styles of Ambrosian chant?

Answer 2

Syllabic & elaborate (for more important events

Question 3

Features of ordinaries in Gregorian chant

Answer 3

Stepwise, differences between sections - kyrie melismatic, Gloria syllabic

Question 4

Features of Gregorian proper

Answer 4

Text change depending on calendar/liturgy, mostly recitation with some decorative passages around a single note (based on psalms) e.g Christmas Day Introit

Question 5

When was Gregorian chant introduced and who by?

Answer 5

8th c by charlemagne - Carolingian reform

Question 6

When was Benedictine rule and what did it enforce?

Answer 6

516, balance, more considerate psalmist, for certain times of the day

Question 7

What was the purpose of Gregorian chant?

Answer 7

To organise vast array of chants and traditions into a unified body for western church

Question 8

What did early music mark?

Answer 8

Time/event, place as Christian