Which Period Featured Plainchant?

Gregorian chant is the central tradition of Western plainchant, a form of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song in Latin (and occasionally Greek) of the Roman Catholic Church. Gregorian chant developed mainly in western and central Europe during the 9th and 10th centuries, with later additions and redactions.

When was plainchant invented?

An early form of music, plainchant emerged around 100 C.E. It was the only type of music allowed in Christian churches early on. In Christian tradition, it was believed that music should make a listener receptive to spiritual thoughts and reflections.

Is plainchant in medieval music?

Plainchant is a style of medieval vocal music. Plainchant sets the words of the Roman Catholic mass or prayers to music. It is sung in Latin. The music is modal and there is a single line of melody with voices singing in unison.