Medieval Mode (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a system of modes used in Gregorian chants up until 1600; derived historically from the Greek mode.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Gregorian chant's melodic contour was established on the medieval mode of the time period.
- Medieval_mode music used a complex system of scales that were modified to convey various emotions through Gregorian chants.
- Early church music employed the medieval_mode, incorporating Greek and other regional musical elements.
- Gregorian chant melodies in the medieval_mode were a staple of Christian worship services.
- Composers have found inspiration in medieval_mode music, incorporating elements into modern compositions.