<P> Medieval music consists of songs , instrumental pieces , and liturgical music from about 500 A.D. to 1400 . Medieval music was an era of Western music , including liturgical music ( also known as sacred ) used for the church , and secular music , non-religious music . Medieval music includes solely vocal music , such as Gregorian chant and choral music ( music for a group of singers ) , solely instrumental music , and music that uses both voices and instruments ( typically with the instruments accompanying the voices ) . Gregorian chant was sung by monks during Catholic Mass . The Mass is a reenactment of Christ 's Last Supper , intended to provide a spiritual connection between man and God . Part of this connection was established through music . This era begins with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century and ends sometime in the early fifteenth century . Establishing the end of the medieval era and the beginning of the Renaissance music era is difficult , since the trends started at different times in different regions . The date range in this article is the one usually adopted by musicologists . </P>
<P> Medieval music consists of songs , instrumental pieces , and liturgical music from about 500 A.D. to 1400 . Medieval music was an era of Western music , including liturgical music ( also known as sacred ) used for the church , and secular music , non-religious music . Medieval music includes solely vocal music , such as Gregorian chant and choral music ( music for a group of singers ) , solely instrumental music , and music that uses both voices and instruments ( typically with the instruments accompanying the voices ) . Gregorian chant was sung by monks during Catholic Mass . The Mass is a reenactment of Christ 's Last Supper , intended to provide a spiritual connection between man and God . Part of this connection was established through music . This era begins with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century and ends sometime in the early fifteenth century . Establishing the end of the medieval era and the beginning of the Renaissance music era is difficult , since the trends started at different times in different regions . The date range in this article is the one usually adopted by musicologists . </P>
popular styles of music in the middle ages
popular styles of music in the middle ages
Gregorian chant choral music ( music for a group of singers ) instrumental music music that uses both voices and instruments ( typically with the instruments accompanying the voices )
Gregorian chant choral music ( music for a group of singers ) instrumental music music that uses both voices and instruments ( typically with the instruments accompanying the voices )