Middle+Age+Music

Music of the Middle Ages Music during the Medieval times was usually controlled by or for the Church. The only music that can be studied today from that time period is the music that still exists in writing. Since making manuscripts was very expensive, only wealthy institutions (mainly the Church) could afford to record their music on paper. Because of this, it is presumed that most of the music during the Middle ages was for religious purposes. Another factor to this belief is that the common man did not have the money or time to play instruments or write musical compositions. Music that was not for religious purposes was usually for entertainment of the very wealthy. 

Musical Styles [|Gregorian Chant] [|Lute Sample]



Common Musical Instruments