Music of the Medieval Period (700-1400) MAPEH 9

Music of the Medieval Period (700 – 1400)

The Medieval period is also known as the Middle Ages or ―Dark Ages that started with the fall of the Roman Empire. During this time, the Christian Church influenced Europe’s culture and political affairs.
Monophonic plainchant was named after Pope Gregory I, who made this the approved music of the Catholic Church.

Characteristics of the Gregorian Chants: 

• monophonic 
• Free meter 
• Modal Usually based on Latin liturgy
• Use of Neume notation

Famous Composer of the Medieval Period: 

Adam de la Halle France, 1237 - 1288 Adam de la Halle was also known as Adam le Bossu (Adam the Hunchback). He was the son of a well – known citizen of Arras, Henri de la Halle. He received his education at the Cistercian Abbey of Vaucelles, near Cambral. Adam was destined for the church but he eventually married. His patrons were Robert II, Count of Artois, and Charles of Anjou, brother of Louis IX. 

His works include: 

1. Le Jeu de Robin et de Marion 

2. La Chanson du roi de Sicile 

LE JEU DE ROBIN ET DE MARION