Question: what are the 5 characteristics of gregorian chant?
Answer: Melody - The melody of a Gregorian chant is very free-flowing. ... 
Harmony - Gregorian chants are monophonic in texture, so have no harmony. ... 
Rhythm - There is no precise rhythm for a Gregorian chant. ... 
Form - Some Gregorian chants tend to be in ternary (ABA) form.