From deep Old Testament roots, medieval music passed through the sieve of Roman Christianity and evolved to become more polyphonic and bright, giving way to Organum and eventually the various Central & Late Medieval styles.
Ancient Jewish Chants - Antiphonal
00:05 Psalm XIX by David, as performed by Suzanne Haïk-Vantoura
Roman Antiquity
Oxyrynchus’ Hymn, as performed by Gregorio Paniagua
Carmen Paschale
A Solis Ortus Cardine
Plainsong - Monophonic
Te Deum, as performed by the Benedictine Monks of the Sol