The Birth of Polyphony - Different Types of Organum Explained

In this video we explore the origins of polyphony across Europe and its development into various styles. We'll listen to examples of Notre Dame Polyphony by Leonin, Perotin, and other anonymous composers.

Introduction - 0:00
Evidence of early polyphony - 1:15
Drone - 1:53
Parallel Organum - 2:44
Mixed or Oblique Organum - 3:01
Free Organum - 3:32
Discant and Florid Organum - 4:02
Notre Dame Polyphony - 4:36
How to listen to organum - 6:03
"Viderunt Omnes" by Leonin - 6:40
"Viderunt Omnes" by Perotin - 8:04
Contemporary response by John of Salisbury - 9:12

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