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Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister

Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister

Update: 2025-11-03
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Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

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The earliest Western musical notation emerged in monasteries, where scribes invented “neumes”—tiny marks above text to guide singers. This humble invention paved the way for modern sheet music. So, the next time you read a score, thank a monk with very steady handwriting.

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Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.

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Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister

Harmony Behind Stone Walls: Life in the Medieval Cloister

Steven Hobé, Composer & Host