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Hymni of Hildegard of Bingen

Hildegard of Bingen

A collection of Latin hymns written by Hildegard of Bingen for liturgical use.

These hymns were composed by Hildegard herself, demonstrating her creative and spiritual life as a composer.

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What it is

This is a set of Latin hymns composed by Hildegard of Bingen for use in church services. They are part of her wider body of liturgical music and poetry.

Why it matters

These hymns show Hildegard's skill as both a poet and composer, writing devotional texts praising the Holy Spirit and divine creation. They reveal the intensity of her religious imagination and her central role in the musical life of her monastery.

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  • What images and metaphors does Hildegard use to describe the Holy Spirit?
  • Why might these hymns have been written in Latin rather than in everyday language?
  • What do repeated words like 'sanctus' tell you about how the hymn was meant to be sung or performed?

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