Composer

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Gregorian Chant

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Choral

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Chant

Average_duration

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1:25

Regina caeli laetare, alleluia is an antiphon in mode 6 of the Gregorian Chant. It is a hymn dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and it is traditionally sung during the Easter season. The antiphon is believed to have been composed in the 12th century, although its exact origins are unknown. The text of the antiphon is as follows: Regina caeli laetare, alleluia: Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia: Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia: Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia. (Translation: Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia: For He whom you merited to bear, alleluia: Has risen as He said, alleluia: Pray for us to God, alleluia.) The antiphon is typically sung in four movements, with each movement corresponding to a different line of the text. The first movement is sung on the words "Regina caeli laetare, alleluia," and it is characterized by a joyful and celebratory melody. The second movement is sung on the words "Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia," and it is more subdued and contemplative in nature. The third movement is sung on the words "Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia," and it is marked by a rising melody that reflects the joy and triumph of the Resurrection. The final movement is sung on the words "Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia," and it is a prayerful and reverent conclusion to the antiphon. Overall, Regina caeli laetare, alleluia is a beautiful and uplifting hymn that celebrates the Resurrection of Christ and the role of the Virgin Mary in salvation history. Its simple yet powerful melody has made it a beloved part of the Catholic liturgy for centuries, and it continues to inspire and uplift believers around the world.

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