A body of monophonic church music standardized in the early Middle Ages

Consisting of a single melodic line with no accompaniment

A vocal genre that originated in elaborations on early Christian chant

Consisting of multiple parts or voices, allowing more than one note to sound at a time

A term widely used for music from the 17th century or earlier. It often refers to a style of performance as well as a style of music

The parts of the Mass that are the same for every service and do not change week to week

Written for a specific function in a church service

A tune, or melody, from Gregorian chant or another composition that is used as the basis for a new composition

A performance style in which a singer, or usually a choir, sings without instrumental accompaniment

A section of music to which the entire ensemble returns after sections played by a smaller ensemble (similar to a “chorus” in a pop song)

The art of combining melodies to produce a polyphonic texture

A form of accompaniment that is often the most recognizable feature of music in Baroque style. Consists of several instruments that play the bass line and chords for a piece of music