When did the Kyrie first appear in the mass liturgy?
The Kyrie probably appeared first around the 7th century. It was one of the earliest unchanging portions to enter the mass before other sections joined later.
Questions about Mass (music)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What are the two primary sources for 14th-century polyphonic mass settings?
The Ivrea Codex and the Apt Codex serve as the two manuscripts from the 14th century that act as primary sources for these polyphonic settings. Most of this music was written or assembled at the papal court at Avignon.
Which composer wrote the most famous early complete setting known as Messe de Nostre Dame?
Guillaume de Machaut composed the Messe de Nostre Dame which stands as the most famous example of an early complete setting. Individual movements and pairs like Gloria and Credo became common during the 14th and early 15th centuries.
What regulations did Pope Pius X introduce regarding instruments in church settings in 1903?
Pope Pius X issued his motu proprio Tra le sollecitudini on the 28th of July 1903 which forbade all percussive instruments and explicitly banned the piano from use in church settings. These rules also ended the practice of alternatim between choir and organ and prohibited women from being present in the choir.
When was the new translation of the Roman Missal published and when did England and Wales allow older settings to continue until?
A new translation of the Roman Missal was published in 2011 prompting expectations for immediate use of new settings. Bishops in England and Wales permitted older settings to continue until Pentecost Sunday 2014.