Composer

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Codex Las Huelgas Anonymous

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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3:27

'Kyrie, fons bonitatis' is a medieval chant composed by an anonymous composer known as Codex Las Huelgas. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the 14th century. The piece is a part of the Codex Las Huelgas, a manuscript containing a collection of music from the Cistercian monastery of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Burgos, Spain. The 'Kyrie, fons bonitatis' is a three-part polyphonic chant that was likely used during the Mass. The piece is characterized by its use of melismatic phrases, where multiple notes are sung on a single syllable, and its use of parallel harmonies. The melody is sung in the top voice, while the lower voices provide a drone-like accompaniment. The piece is divided into three movements, each beginning with the word "Kyrie." The first movement is in a minor key and features a descending melody in the top voice. The second movement is in a major key and features a rising melody in the top voice. The final movement returns to the minor key and features a descending melody in the top voice. The 'Kyrie, fons bonitatis' is a prime example of medieval chant and demonstrates the use of polyphony in sacred music during the Middle Ages. The piece is notable for its use of parallel harmonies and its melismatic phrases, which were common in medieval music. The 'Kyrie, fons bonitatis' remains a popular piece in the repertoire of early music ensembles and is often performed in concert halls and churches around the world.

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