MEDIEVAL PLAINCHANT

CHARACTERISTICS

• Monophonic (one line)
• Sung a cappella
• Sung in Latin
• Non-metric (no time signature)

TEXT

• Lines from scripture or a singe word
• Sung for special occasions or certain parts of mass

TEXT SETTINGS

• Syllabic
• Neumatic
• Melismatic

RULES!

• Instrumental music not allowed in church
• Vocal music only, then vocal with organ
• Assumed instrumental allowed mind to wander