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Melody, sound, beauty, and love
Music Appreciation
Edward A Kliszus

Melody in Music

Melody in music can vary in different ways – like pitch, rhythm, and tempo. And the best part? It often makes us feel a certain way, whether it’s happy, sad, nostalgic, or excited. To make a melody, you just need a series of musical notes that are put together in a particular pattern. This pattern is repeated throughout the song, creating a unique sound that captures the listener’s attention. So you can see that melody is truly the heart of a song that sets the mood and makes it memorable.

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Salvatoris hodie by Pérotin the Great. Public Domain. From Pérotin and Polyphony in Music
Music Appreciation
Edward A Kliszus

Pérotin and Polyphony in Music

Pérotin, also referred to as Pérotin the Great, was a prominent French composer during the Middle Ages, particularly in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He played a crucial role in the development of polyphonic music in the Notre Dame School. Pérotin established himself as a visionary composer and legendary musician of his time.

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