I am wondering... what is a "chant"? Like what was the first chant where did it come from? Also, what is its original function and why is it important to the history of music and how does it relate to today's music?

Answer 1

Chant has probably been the beginning of music in just about every culture in the world.

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=origin+of+chanting

Read widely and take very good notes!

Answer 2

well there was the gregorian chant ...... that's all i noe.. srry