Gregorian semiology

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Gregorian semiology is the study of the neumen signs ( Greek σημεΐον, "sign") for the interpretation of Gregorian chant .

Gregorian semiology makes use of the knowledge of palaeography in order to arrive at an interpretation by studying the oldest Gregorian manuscripts that is based on the rhythmic and melodic findings of the neumen manuscripts.

In contrast to palaeography, Gregorian semiology also includes questions of aesthetics and the practical execution of Gregorian chant. She seeks to gain an understanding of the meaning of the neumes from the text and the melody and the relationship between the two. Your methodical approach is determined by a comparative study of formulas, comparative study of manuscripts and an analysis of the context. It is based primarily on the oldest manuscripts with adiastematic neumes , as these reflect the most differentiations in terms of rhythm and articulation.

Gregorian semiology wants to show that text and melody are intimately connected in Gregorian chant. According to the findings of Gregorian semiology, the rhythm and articulation of Gregorian chant are primarily determined by the text.

history

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

The International Society for the Study of Gregorian Chant ( AISCGre ) has been dedicated to the spread and further development of Gregorian semiology since 1975. Today it is organized in five sections and has around 500 members in 30 countries worldwide.

literature

  • Luigi Agustoni: Gregorian chant . In: Hans Musch (Ed.): Music in worship (Volume 1). Conbrio, Regensburg 1993, ISBN 3-930079-21-6 .
  • Luigi Agustoni, Johannes Berchmans Göschl: Introduction to the interpretation of Gregorian chant . Bosse, Regensburg 1987 (Volume 1), 1992 (Volume 2 in two parts), ISBN 3-7649-2343-1 (Volume 1), ISBN 3-7649-2430-6 (Volume 2 / I), ISBN 3-7649 -2431-4 (Volume 2 / II).
  • Eugène Cardine: Gregorian Semiology . Les Éditions de Solesmes, Solesmes 2003, ISBN 2-85274-049-4 .
  • Stefan Klöckner: Manual Gregorian Chant . Conbrio, Regensburg 2009, ISBN 978-3-940768-04-9 .
  • Franz Caiter: The semiotics of the Gregorian chant of the Editio Vaticana. ( KathShop), dip3 Bildungsservice GmbH, 2010. ISBN 978-3-902686-98-5