The Spirit of Gregorian Chant - Church Music Association of America
The Spirit of Gregorian Chant - Church Music Association of America
The Spirit of Gregorian Chant - Church Music Association of America
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HISTORY AND TRADITION 37<br />
Mass in the churches <strong>of</strong> Italy, Austria, France, Africa, Asia, Amer'<br />
ica and Australia. Only with Plainchant, not with polyphony or<br />
part music, is there unity for all. <strong>The</strong> interpretation <strong>of</strong> part music<br />
differs in each country, since no <strong>of</strong>ficial interpretation exists for this<br />
type <strong>of</strong> <strong>Church</strong> music, nor ever will. <strong>Gregorian</strong> <strong>Chant</strong> symbolises<br />
the catholic nature <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Church</strong> no less than the liturgical dress<br />
and the language. <strong>The</strong> same historian tells us <strong>of</strong> a Mass in Rome,<br />
April 11, 1904, which will never be forgotten by those who par'<br />
ticipated. At this Celebration <strong>of</strong> the Holy Sacrifice representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> different nations in all parts <strong>of</strong> the world gathered together to<br />
pay homage to the Vicar <strong>of</strong> Christ, the legislator <strong>of</strong> <strong>Church</strong> song,<br />
thereby giving visible evidence <strong>of</strong> the universal character <strong>of</strong> Gre'<br />
gorian <strong>Chant</strong>. 1<br />
So, now that we have found that which was lost, let us pro'<br />
ceed to study the factors which contribute to, as well as the elements<br />
comprised in, the composition <strong>of</strong> this treasure <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Church</strong> we<br />
call <strong>Gregorian</strong> <strong>Chant</strong>.<br />
i Einf., Ch. X
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