The lost song of Germanic epic
John Haines
ABSTRACT Despite the lack of notated evidence, something can be recovered lost song medieval epic, a foundational musical tradition in late Antiquity and Middle Ages. Like chant Christian Church, epic has come down to us distinctively Carolingian framing. Given close relationship between liturgical recitation throughout Ages, as well Charlemagne's own active role codification both Frankish Roman chant, it is possible, I suggest conclusion, that these two repertoires resembled each other significant ways.
Plainsong & Medieval Music