Frankish Music

Frankish music refers to the musical traditions of the Franks, a Germanic people who played a significant role in medieval Europe’s history. It encompasses early medieval chant, songs, and instrumental pieces from the Frankish kingdom (roughly 5th to 10th centuries). This music influenced the development of Western liturgical compositions and helped shape the broader European musical landscape. Characterized often by monophonic melodies (a single melodic line), it served religious purposes and was performed in monasteries and churches, blending Roman Christian practices with Germanic cultural elements.