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O Mitissima/Virgo/Haec Dies What does the title indicate? |
Since the title contains the first line in all the voices, this is a polytextual motet |
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O Mitissima/Virgo/Haec Dies How is the cantus firmus presented? |
Presented as a rhythmic ostinato (a pattern that can be rhythmic, melodic or harmonic)
LONG, LONG, SHORT, LONG |
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O Mitissima/Virgo/Haec Dies What are the most prominent harmonic intervals? |
open fifths and octaves |
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O Mitissima/Virgo/Haec Dies What meter is used? |
Triple Meter Why? Because this represents the perfection of the Holy Trinity |
