Byzantine and Renaissance Music

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Who invented chants in the VIII century?

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John Damascene

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Who established the form of liturgy in the 4th century?

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John Chrysostom

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What are the parts of the liturgy mentioned?

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Proscomidia, Liturgy of the Announced, Liturgy of the Faithful

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What is the Octoglasnik or octoih?

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A god service book held on the basis of singing votes, with one vote every week.

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What language was spoken in Byzantium?

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Greek

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What was the influence on Byzantine music?

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Greco-Roman, oriental tragedy, Syrian and Armenian music.

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What type of music was Byzantine music?

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Vocal and monophonic.

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What is the Gregorian chant?

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Chants selected by Papa Grpup for use during the service throughout the year in the Western Church.

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What is the first form of polyphony?

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Organum.

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What is a motet?

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The most complex form of polyphony, written for two or three voices.