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Gregorian Chant

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Choral

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Chant

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3:24

"Dicut Dominus; implete hydrias...communion in mode 6 for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany" is a Gregorian chant that was composed in the medieval period. The exact date of its composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the 8th or 9th century. The chant was originally used in the Catholic Church as part of the liturgy for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. The chant is divided into two movements, with the first movement being "Dicut Dominus; implete hydrias" and the second movement being "Et nuptiae factae sunt." The first movement is a communion chant, which means that it was sung during the distribution of the Eucharist. The text of the chant is taken from the Gospel of John, where Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding in Cana. The text translates to "The Lord said: Fill the water jars with water, and bring them to the chief steward. And when the chief steward had tasted the water made wine, he said to the bridegroom: You have kept the good wine until now." The second movement, "Et nuptiae factae sunt," is a continuation of the story of the wedding in Cana. The text translates to "And the wedding feast was made, and the wine ran out. And the mother of Jesus said to him: They have no wine. And Jesus said to her: Woman, what is that to me and to you? My hour has not yet come." The characteristics of the chant are typical of Gregorian chant, with a simple melody that is sung in unison by a choir. The chant is in mode 6, which is characterized by a descending tetrachord and a rising fifth. The melody is based on a series of neumes, which are symbols that indicate the shape and direction of the melody. Overall, "Dicut Dominus; implete hydrias...communion in mode 6 for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany" is a beautiful example of Gregorian chant that has been used in the Catholic Church for centuries. Its simple melody and powerful text make it a moving piece of music that continues to be sung and appreciated today.

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