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Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister
Manage episode 517508825 series 2924017
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Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!
Fun Fact
The earliest Western musical notation emerged in monasteries, where scribes invented “neumes”—tiny marks above text to guide singers. This humble invention paved the way for modern sheet music. So, the next time you read a score, thank a monk with very steady handwriting.
About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.
249 episodes
Manage episode 517508825 series 2924017
Description
Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!
Fun Fact
The earliest Western musical notation emerged in monasteries, where scribes invented “neumes”—tiny marks above text to guide singers. This humble invention paved the way for modern sheet music. So, the next time you read a score, thank a monk with very steady handwriting.
About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.
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