The chant developed by Ambrose is known as what?
Gregorian chant
Antiphonal chant
Ambrosian chant
Monk chant
Answer
Ambrosian chant is a style of plainchant music used in the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church in the Western Rite. It is named for Saint Ambrose, the bishop of Milan, who is credited with developing the chant in the fourth century. Ambrosian chant is characterized by its use of melodies with a wide range, and by its use of elaborate ornamentation.
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