Personent Hodie
Personent hodie is a medieval Latin Christmas hymn and processional song originating from the late thirteenth century, with its earliest known publication appearing in the 1382 Moosburg Gradual. Because its historical background as a dance tune or reel is not established, the melody is best understood through its traditional ecclesiastical context as a vibrant, vocal processional piece rather than an instrumental dance. The tune is typically performed in a lively, uplifting manner that reflects its joyful medieval character, moving with a strong rhythmic pulse in 4/4 meter and E Dorian mode.
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