“Among the different vocal and instrumental styles that characterise the medieval period, monody plays an essential part.”

“Percussion and even the early harp played no part in the great development from monody to polyphony.”

“The experience of hearing liturgical chant several times a day rekindled my interest in monody and ornamentation.”

“Many times, and particularly when combined with texts, the melodies are presented as extended monodies, carefully controlled so that Messiaen's words can be clearly heard.”

“I've mentioned the Easter monodies glowingly sung by Catherine King.”

“This is especially marked in the dramata of Prodromos and Eugeneianos, which are composed, just like the poetic monodies we have seen, in iambic verse.”