medieval music
what it is
The term medieval music encompasses European music written during the Middle Ages. This era begins with the fall of the Roman Empire and ends in approximately the middle of the fifteenth century. Establishing the end of the medieval era and the beginning of the Renaissance is admittedly arbitrary; 1400 is used here.
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What is medieval music?
The term medieval music encompasses European music written during the Middle Ages. This era begins with the fall of the Roman Empire and ends in approximately the middle of the fifteenth century. Establishing the end of the medieval era and the beginning of the Renaissance is admittedly arbitrary; 1400 is used here.
What are good medieval music albums to start with?
Try Legiao Urbana V by Legião Urbana, Armenian Medieval Spiritual Music by Lusine Zakarian, The Medieval Instrumentarium by Trouvere Medieval Minstrels, and World's Bliss - Medieval Songs of Love and Death by John Fleagle.
Who are some women making medieval music?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/medieval-music/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making medieval music, from mainstream to underground.
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