Its movements usually include the (*) Kyrie [keer-ee-ay], Gloria, and Credo [kray-doh], and many works in this genre use Gregorian chant.
In the cyclic type of this musical composition, a cantus firmus is shared between its five movements. One of these written by Palestrina for Pope Marcellus is said to have saved polyphony, while one in B Minor was written by J. S. Bach. Its movements usually include the (*) Kyrie [keer-ee-ay], Gloria, and Credo [kray-doh], and many works in this genre use Gregorian chant. For 10 points, give this type of choral composition which sets religious liturgy to music.
In the cyclic type of this musical composition, a cantus firmus is shared between its five movements.
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