Composer

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Carmina Burana Anonymous

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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5:19

"Veris Dulcis in Tempore" is a medieval Latin poem that was set to music by an anonymous composer in the 13th century. The poem is part of the larger collection of poems known as the Carmina Burana, which were discovered in a Bavarian monastery in the 19th century. The Carmina Burana is a collection of secular poems and songs that were written by various authors during the 11th and 12th centuries. The music for "Veris Dulcis in Tempore" is written in a simple, strophic form, with each stanza of the poem set to the same melody. The piece is written for a solo voice, accompanied by a drone on a single note played by a stringed instrument, such as a lyre or a hurdy-gurdy. The melody is characterized by its simple, flowing lines and its use of melismatic ornamentation, which adds a sense of fluidity and grace to the music. The text of "Veris Dulcis in Tempore" celebrates the arrival of spring and the renewal of life that comes with the changing of the seasons. The poem describes the beauty of the natural world in springtime, with its blooming flowers, singing birds, and gentle breezes. The text also touches on themes of love and desire, with references to the joys of courtship and the pleasures of physical intimacy. "Veris Dulcis in Tempore" is one of the most famous pieces from the Carmina Burana, and it has been performed and recorded by numerous artists over the years. The piece is often included in programs of medieval and early music, and it is admired for its simple beauty and its evocation of the natural world.

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