Semiology (Gregorian Chant)

Gregorian semiology is the study of the Neumenzeichen (Greek σημεΐον, " character" ) for the interpretation of Gregorian chant. The Gregorian semiology uses the knowledge of paleography to move through the study of ancient Gregorian manuscripts were responsible for a Neumenzeichen before the execution. In contrast to the Gregorian semiology palaeography refers questions of aesthetics and the practice of Gregorian chant with a. Girls looking for an understanding of the importance of Neumenzeichen from the text and the melody and the relationship of both to gain another. Your methodology is determined by comparative study formula, comparative handwriting study and analysis of the context. It is based mainly on the oldest manuscripts with adiastematic neumes, as these represent the most differentiations with respect to rhythm and articulation. The Gregorian semiology can demonstrate that lyrics and melody are intimately connected in the Gregorian chant. According to the findings of the Gregorian semiology rhythm and articulation of Gregorian chant are predominantly determined by the text.

History

The Gregorian semiology was founded by Eugène Cardine. It was presented by him first in 1954 at the Second International Congress of Catholic Church Music in Vienna. His work has been continued by his students, including Luigi Agustoni and in Germany especially Godehard Joppich and John Berchmans Goeschl.

The distribution and development of Gregorian semiology dedicated since 1975, the International Society for the Study of Gregorian Chant ( AISCGre ).