ars antiqua

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What does ars antiqua mean?

The medieval music of Europe during the High Middle Ages, between approximately 1170 and 1310.

Where does ars antiqua come from?

Unadapted borrowing from Latin ars antīqua (literally “old art”).

How to pronounce ars antiqua

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