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Is Alleluia o virga mediatrix a Gregorian chant?

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It resembles a Gregorian chant, but unlike most music of the time, it does not draw on the existing repertory.

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What event was Alleluia O virga mediatrix written for?
This piece was written for feasts of the Virgin Mary
What genre is Alleluia o virga mediatrix?
Plainchant
What liturgical occasion was Hildegard's Alleluia O virga mediatrix sung?
a feast day for the Virgin Mary... I think...
What are Gregorian chants?
Gregorian Chants originated in the monasteries of Europe. They were sung in Latin, without any instruments. The chants were praises to God. Go to your local book store like Barnes & Nobel, go...
Who was Gregorian Chant named for?
"Gregorian chant" takes its name from Pope St. Gregory the Great, who reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 590 to 604 A.D.