The first half of the 18th century was characterized in Poland by the growth of secular music, the further development of instrumental music and the shifting of art patronage from the court to the wealthy magnates and landlords.
This period was marked by the development of symphonic music and produced several distinguished composers: W³adys³aw ¯eleñski (1839-1920) chiefly known as the author of the opera "Goplana," and of symphonic and chamber music.
[12] Their music is remarkable for its model character and unusual scales, derived from Polish folk music; by its fresh and vigorous rhythm; by its humor and healthy objectivism, all in keeping with the spirit of the new Poland, a spirit of action, optimism and self-reliance.
The sacred music of California that remains in manuscript form is the most extensive and diverse body of plainsong and polyphonic music to survive from any of Spain's colonies in the contiguous forty-eight states.
Polyphonic music was also widely cultivated in other religious services, especially Vespers and Tierce for the patronal feast and for the dedication of a church, where the psalms and Magnificat are to be found in polyphony.
This music, which often presents translations of well known prayers such at the Pater noster and Salve regina, was used during processions, the recitation of the doctrina, the Rosary and during Benediction.
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