FAQ About The Influence of Byzantine Music on Eastern European Chants
How did the fall of the Byzantine Empire affect the spread and preservation of Byzantine music?
The fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 posed challenges for the direct propagation of its musical traditions, but it also catalyzed their spread throughout Eastern Europe. Refugees and scholars brought liturgical texts and musical knowledge to neighboring regions, which absorbed and preserved these traditions within local practices, ensuring their survival and evolution.
