What led to the birth of polyphonic music

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Ellis Burton

21 February, 17:03

What led to the birth of polyphonic music

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Jenny Esparza · Answer 1

It started in the 10th century and is the setting of a short chant dedicated to Boniface, patron Saint of Germany. It is the earliest practical example of a piece of polyphonic music - the term given to music that combines more than one independent melody - ever discovered.

Ingrid Hardy · Answer 2

The inscription is believed to date back to the start of the 10th century and is the setting of a short chant dedicated to Boniface, patron Saint of Germany. It is the earliest practical example of a piece of polyphonic music - the term given to music that combines more than one independent melody - ever discovered. esketit.