Plainsong and Mediaeval Music Society

The Plainsong and Mediaeval Music Society is a British organization dedicated to the study and performance of early music. It focuses on plainsong, also known as Gregorian chant, which is a tradition of unison liturgical singing that originated in the early Christian Church. The society also promotes the understanding and performance of music from the Middle Ages, a period characterized by the development of polyphony and a rich tradition of both sacred and secular music. This includes the works of troubadours, trouvères, and minnesingers, as well as instrumental music. The organization plays a role in publishing authoritative editions of early music and fostering scholarly research in the field.12