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William Delph discusses medieval music in an essay. Some key points: - Medieval music was simple, using basic modes and styles like syllabic, neumatic and melismatic pieces. Only a few compositions from composers like Leonin and Perotin still exist. - Most medieval music was composed for the Catholic Church and separated into music for mass and the divine office. There were many pieces composed for each day of the year. - Early polyphonic music like organum added a second line to plainchants, either in
- Author
- William Delph
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- EN