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Gregorian Chant

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Choral

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Chant

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"Os iusti Meditabitur Sapientiam" is a Gregorian chant that was composed in the 11th century. It is a part of the Gradual, which is a collection of chants that are sung during the Mass. The chant is based on Psalm 37:30-31, which reads, "The mouth of the righteous shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment. The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted." The chant is typically sung during the Mass on the feast of St. Joseph, which is celebrated on March 19th. It is also sung during the Mass on the 4th Sunday after Easter. The chant has three movements, which are known as the Introit, the Gradual, and the Alleluia. The Introit is the first movement of the chant, and it is sung as the priest and the altar servers enter the church. The text of the Introit is taken from Psalm 36:30-31, and it reads, "The mouth of the righteous shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment. The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted." The Gradual is the second movement of the chant, and it is sung after the reading of the Epistle. The text of the Gradual is taken from Psalm 91:13, and it reads, "The just shall flourish like the palm tree, and shall grow like the cedar of Lebanon." The Alleluia is the third movement of the chant, and it is sung before the reading of the Gospel. The text of the Alleluia is taken from Psalm 91:13, and it reads, "Alleluia, alleluia. The just shall flourish like the palm tree, and shall grow like the cedar of Lebanon. Alleluia." The characteristics of "Os iusti Meditabitur Sapientiam" are typical of Gregorian chant. The melody is simple and chant-like, with a narrow range of notes. The chant is sung in unison, with no harmony or accompaniment. The rhythm is free, with no regular beat or meter. The text is sung in Latin, which was the language of the Roman Catholic Church at the time the chant was composed. The chant is intended to be sung in a reverent and meditative manner, reflecting the contemplative nature of the text.

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