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Medieval music

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People made music a long time ago.

European and Islamic musicians in 13th century playing stringed instruments.jpg
European and Islamic musicians in 13th century playing stringed instruments.jpg
They sang songs in churches. They also played songs for dances. Some used wooden flutes. Some used strings. It was a special time for music. Do you like to sing?

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Master of the Brussels Initials and...
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David, Musée du Louvre Objets d'art MR 370.jpg
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Gregorian Chant Kyrie.svg
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Perotin - Alleluia nativitas.jpg
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Pérotin - Viderunt omnes.jpg
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Hildegard von Bingen.jpg
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Organistrum Orense 200708.jpg
File:European and Islamic musicians in 13th century playing stringed instruments.jpg
European and Islamic musicians in 13th...
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BnF ms. 854 fol. 191v - Garin d'Apchier (1).jpg
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Codex Manesse Walther von der Vogelweide.jpg
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