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Developed during the early Middle Ages and named after Pope Gregory I, Gregorian Chant is a form of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song of the Roman Catholic Church. It forms the bedrock of Western liturgical music: it has also, though, found a place in modern culture, including albums and film soundtracks, where it often evokes a sense of deep calm, spirituality and timelessness. It can be the perfect soundtrack to meditation and mindfulness<\/a><\/strong>, too, and is a great genre of music to explore if you’re looking to improve your mental health<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p> Here’s a brief tour of the history of Gregorian chant, including its extraordinary modern-times revival.<\/p> Gregorian chant is a form of sacred song in Latin (and occasionally Greek), employed within the Roman Catholic Church for centuries. It takes its name from Pope Gregory I<\/a><\/strong> (‘The Great’), who is traditionally credited with organizing and standardizing the chants.<\/p> What is Gregorian chant?<\/b><\/h2>