Select all the characteristics of Gregorian chant.Multiple select question.It is set to a sacred text.It has a melody meant to enhance a religious service.It was sung in Italian.It is usually sung with soft accompaniment.
Question
Select all the characteristics of Gregorian chant.Multiple select question.It is set to a sacred text.It has a melody meant to enhance a religious service.It was sung in Italian.It is usually sung with soft accompaniment.
Solution
The characteristics of Gregorian chant are:
- It is set to a sacred text.
- It has a melody meant to enhance a religious service.
- It is usually sung without accompaniment.
Gregorian chant was not sung in Italian, but in Latin. Also, it is typically sung a cappella, without any instrumental accompaniment.
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