The Dark Ages Early Middle Ages and the

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The Dark Ages (Early Middle Ages) and the Decline of Empire

The Dark Ages (Early Middle Ages) and the Decline of Empire

The Dark Ages (Early Middle Ages) Period of Roman Imperial decline in which the

The Dark Ages (Early Middle Ages) Period of Roman Imperial decline in which the Pax Romana (Roman peace) failed, leaving citizens in previous areas of Roman control unprotected.

Early Christian Chant Extant examples date from the 4 th century AD. Probably descends

Early Christian Chant Extant examples date from the 4 th century AD. Probably descends from traditions in Jewish worship. singing

Byzantine Chant “Byzantine” refers to traditions of the Eastern Roman Empire established by Constantine

Byzantine Chant “Byzantine” refers to traditions of the Eastern Roman Empire established by Constantine with his new capital at Constantinople, formerly Byzantium, now Istanbul in Turkey. The Christian practice here would eventually evolve into the Greek and Eastern (Russia) Orthodox Churches.

Byzantine Chant Eastern Roman Empire Listening: Psalm 50. Lenten Troparion after

Byzantine Chant Eastern Roman Empire Listening: Psalm 50. Lenten Troparion after

Gregorian Chant (Plainchant, Plainsong) Single unaccompanied melody over sacred text in Latin. Comprised total

Gregorian Chant (Plainchant, Plainsong) Single unaccompanied melody over sacred text in Latin. Comprised total musical content of Catholic worship in early medieval period. Named for Pope Gregory I (reigned 590604) who codified them during the sixthcentury, establishing uniform usage throughout the Western Church.

Gregorian Chant (Plainchant, Plainsong) Listening: Hymn to St. John (Ut Queant Laxis)

Gregorian Chant (Plainchant, Plainsong) Listening: Hymn to St. John (Ut Queant Laxis)

Evolution of Notation • Ecphonetic Notation- markings above words continues from ancient Greek use

Evolution of Notation • Ecphonetic Notation- markings above words continues from ancient Greek use to employment in Chant.

Ecphonetic Notation 9 th Century

Ecphonetic Notation 9 th Century

Ecphonetic Notation th 10 Century

Ecphonetic Notation th 10 Century

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