[영문에세이] music Graphic notation 음악 기호표 표기법 유래 에쎄이

1. Invention of Western Traditional Notation and Graphic Notation.

Western traditional notation has a rich history that dates back to the early Middle Ages. The invention of this notation system served a crucial role in the documentation and dissemination of musical ideas. Before the advent of musical notation, music was primarily transmitted orally, making it susceptible to changes and variations with each performance. The need for a consistent method to record music became increasingly apparent as church music began to flourish and spread throughout Europe. The Gregorian chant, associated with the Roman Catholic Church, was one of the first types of music to be notated. In the ninth century, monks started using neumes, an early form of notation that indicated pitch direction and pitch variations. However, neumes were quite vague and lacked precision, making it challenging for musicians to interpret the exact melodies. They served more as a reminder of the oral tradition rather t
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