Gregorian Chant, named after Pope Gregory II (715-31) probably originated in the Frankish lands with the chanting during Church services of a group of singers within the papal retinue.
Centuries later, the chants were written down and it is these preserved.
Gregorian Chant, named after Pope Gregory II (715-31) probably originated in the Frankish lands with the chanting during Church services of a group of singers within the papal retinue