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Western classical music originated in a Europe dominated by the Church. In addition to wielding considerable political power, the clergy provided the only source of learning in society. For the educated, music was part of an act of worship, not entertainment. It was sung by monks without instrumental accompaniment.
What is loosely referred to as “classical music” is the music of Western civilization as it evolved from medieval times to the present day.
Rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.
Plato
The story of classical music begins with sacred Latin texts sung by monks as part of acts of worship.
What is now known as Western Classical music evolved from the music of the medieval Church in Europe, which in turn had its roots in Jewish religious music and the music of classical Rome and Greece.