Composer

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Gregorian Chant

Genre

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Vocal

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Sanctus

Average_duration

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1:02

Sanctus X, in tone 4, GR 747 is a Gregorian Chant that is part of the Ordinary of the Mass. It is a hymn of praise to God, sung during the Eucharistic Prayer, and is one of the most well-known and beloved chants in the Gregorian repertoire. The composition date of Sanctus X is unknown, but it is believed to have been composed in the 9th or 10th century. It is part of the Gregorian repertoire, which was developed in the medieval period and is still used in Catholic liturgy today. Sanctus X is typically sung in four movements, with each movement building on the previous one. The first movement begins with the words "Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus" (Holy, Holy, Holy), which are repeated three times. The second movement, "Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua" (Heaven and earth are full of your glory), is a response to the first movement and is sung by the choir. The third movement, "Hosanna in excelsis" (Hosanna in the highest), is a joyful acclamation of praise to God. The fourth movement, "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini" (Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord), is a reference to the coming of Jesus Christ. The characteristics of Sanctus X are typical of Gregorian Chant. It is sung in a monophonic style, with a single melody line and no harmony. The melody is characterized by its smooth, flowing lines and its use of melismatic passages, where multiple notes are sung on a single syllable. The chant is also characterized by its use of modes, which are scales with specific patterns of whole and half steps. Sanctus X is sung in mode 4, which gives it a bright, joyful character. Overall, Sanctus X is a beautiful and uplifting hymn of praise to God, and its timeless melody and message continue to inspire and uplift people today.

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