Musicology

Byzantine Chant vs. Polyphonic Byzantine Music: Understanding the Difference

The inherited monophonic chant tradition and the emerging practice of polyphonic Byzantine music share repertoire and modal roots, but differ fundamentally in structure, tuning philosophy, and performance practice.

Common Myths, Musicology

The Monophonic Deception: The Hidden Polyphony of the East

Is Byzantine music truly monophonic, or is it a victim of institutional error? Excavating the “hidden polyphony” within traditional chant, this article dismantles the monophonic myth.