Question

What were the chanted commentaries added to embellish biblical text in church services known as?

Answer 1

the chanted commentaries added to embellish biblical text in church services known as trops

Answer 2

Answer :

Collins English Dictionary defines 'trope' as 'in the medieval church, the interpolation of a phrase or passage into the authorized service: such passages were later developed into dramatic dialogues' and 'an interpolation of words or music into the plainsong settings of the Roman Catholic liturgy.'

Thus, tropes were the chanted commentaries added to embellish biblical text in church services.