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 Great Masterpieces of All Times  

Puer natus est - Gregorian Chant

- Author: Anonymous

- Year: 6th century (aprox)

- Timbre: male's voices - A cappella (just voices, without instruments)

- Text: in Latin. "A child is born". Celebrates the birth of Jesus Crist for Christmas.

- Rhythm: free.

- Texture: Monodic (Several voices sing a single melody)

- Other: squared notation, four lines stave

 

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