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Medieval Music - Music Before 1400

Music has been around for thousands of years. Discover the origins of musical notation and the purpose music served nearly 700 years ago.

Medieval Music

The definition, characteristcs, composers, and other information about medieval music.

Introduction to Medieval Music

This comprehensive website covers all the basics of music in the Medieval Period.

A Database for Latin Ecclesiastical Chant

Chant makes up a large portion of medieval music. This database includes history, translations, and related publications.

Medieval Music & Arts Foundation

This foundation has been compiling information and resources about the Medieval Period since 1991.

Medieval Chant, Polyphonic Chant, & Ars Nova (the new art)

This site features an in-depth analysis of the Medieval Period chant.

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