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| plainchant or Gregorian chant: |
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| an unaccompanied monophonic melodic line for voices. Named after Pope Gregory who supported music in the church. |
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| court, or troubadour or trouvère songs |
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| came about because of political influence instead of church. Sang of chivalry and love. |
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| earliest type of polyphony where the composer adds another melody to go with the first. |
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| The Arse Nova. a detailed and intricate polyphonic piece. |
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| : a medieval dance in which the same or similar musical phrases are repeated many times. |
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