Music inthe Liturgy Darryl P. Reyes Why is Music Important? •It is a universal language (musical notes, staff, etc.). •When you hear music, you will have the same reaction regardless of gender, age, knowledge in music, etc. •Even plants and animals are affected by music. Secular • Sacred Music –Music to glorify and sanctify the faithful • Liturgical Music – a type of sacred music that specifically satisfies the needs of the liturgy • Secular Music – about the world. Liturgical. people but not directly about God Secular Music Sacred Music Liturg ical Music .Sacred. Musical Instruments • The pipe organ is to be held in high esteem in the Latin Church. the sound of which can add a wonderful splendor to the Church's ceremonies and powerfully lift up men's minds to God and higher things. given the decision and consent of the competent territorial authority. • The use of other instruments may also be admitted in divine worship. . since it is its traditional instrument. that they are in keeping with the dignity of the temple. provided that the instruments are suitable for sacred use. or can be adapted to it. are to be altogether prohibited from every liturgical celebration and from popular devotions • The use of musical instruments to accompany the singing can act as a support to the voices. However. render participation easier. . However. suitable for secular music only. those instruments which are.Musical Instruments • In permitting and using musical instruments. by common opinion and use. the culture and traditions of individual peoples must be taken into account. and achieve a deeper union in the assembly. so that even when playing ex tempore. they will enrich the . • Instrumental music must not be heard whenever a minister is saying his part. during the Sacred Triduum and in the Offices and Masses of the Dead. • It is highly desirable that organists and other musicians should not only possess the skill to play properly the instrument entrusted to them: they should also enter into and be thoroughly aware of the spirit of the liturgy.Instrumentalists • The playing of … instruments as solos is not permitted in Advent. Lent. Determining Liturgical Music •No kind of sacred music is prohibited from liturgical actions by the Church as long as it corresponds to the spirit of the liturgical celebration itself and the nature of its individual . are in no way excluded. in particular polyphony. provided that they correspond to the spirit of . Other types of sacred music.Determining Liturgical Music •All other things being equal. Gregorian chant holds pride of place because it is proper to the Roman Liturgy. etc.Corresponds to the Spirit of the Liturgical Celebration •Aligned with the Season of the Church • Advent. Ordinary •Aligned with the Feasts. Ceremonials. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. . • Feast of Saints. Solemnities. Easter. Lent. Immaculate Conception. Christmas. Preferably. the song must end. and accompany the procession of the priest and ministers. introduce their thoughts to the mystery of the liturgical season or festivity. the people must . or motet. at the incensation). if there is no chair or.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Entrance Hymn • The purpose of this chant is to open the celebration. • May take the form of antiphonary. responsory. (GIRM 47) • If the priest is already at his chair (or the altar. hymn. foster the unity of those who have been gathered. • Takes the proper form of a litany. either with or without supplications. • The proper Tagalog translation is “Panginoon. • We glorify first before we ask for forgiveness.” .Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy) • A chant by which the faithful acclaim the Lord and implore his mercy. (GIRM 52) • Originally a supplication to a king. or troparion. kaawaan mo kami. and not a penitential supplication. • . and at special celebrations of a more solemn character.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Gloria • a very ancient and venerable hymn in which the Church. gathered together in the Holy Spirit. glorifies and entreats God the Father and the Lamb. (GIRM 53) • May be sung solely by the choir. (GIRM 53) • sung or said on Sundays outside the Seasons of Advent and Lent. on solemnities and feasts. • May be replaced with a easier but similar hymn during Masses with Children. because it fosters meditation on the word of God.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Responsorial Psalm • (GIRM 61) an integral part of the Liturgy of the Word and holds great liturgical and pastoral importance. • Must be solely taken from the lectionary. . Substitution of popular sacred songs is never allowed. • It is preferred that response is thru song while the verses thru chant (or read). If the song already has a verse. It is also permissible to sing another .Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Alleluia • (GIRM 62) the assembly of the faithful welcomes and greets the Lord who is about to speak to it in the Gospel and professes its faith by means of the chant • “Hallelu Yaweh.” which means “Praise the Lord” • Proper form is Alleluia – Verse – Alleluia. still taking the proper form. no need for lector to read the verse • (GIRM 62) sung in every season except Lent … the verse before the Gospel is sung. as indicated in the Lectionary. • Profession of Faith (Credo) • May also be sung on more solemn occasions. may be sung. • The Apostles’ Creed is more preferred for Easter. as it is the baptismal Creed of the Roman Church. • Either the Nicene Creed or the Apostles’ Creed. • Response must be easily remembered. and also possible.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Prayers of the Faithful • The response. . as long as the people can sing along with their proper part. the prayers. • About offering the BREAD AND WINE. even when there is no procession with the gifts (GIRM 74). and Paghahandog ng Sarili are not appropriate because they are not about offering to the Lord. Tinapay ng Buhay. • Special song for the presentation of the gifts: Holy Thursday: Where there is charity (Ubi caritas). • Take and Receive. thanks and praise for the gifts of God. • continues at least until the gifts have been placed on the altar… Singing may always accompany the rite at the offertory. • May end when the bread and wine are placed on the altar (after the preparatory prayers) or at the incensation.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Song for the Presentations of the Gifts • Song accompanying the procession of the bread and wine. . is sung or said by all the people with the priest.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) •Sanctus •Said three times (Holy) -> superlative degree •joining with the heavenly powers… this acclamation. (GIRM 79b) . which is part of the Eucharistic Prayer itself. santo. napupuno ang langit at lupa ng kadakilaan mo.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) Santo. Osana sa kaitaasan! Pinagpala ang naparirito sa ngalan ng Panginoon. Panginoong Diyos ng mga hukbo. . santo. Dinadakila ng lahat ang naparito mong Anak na siyang nagdilat sa bulag. Banal ang iyong pangalan. sa pilay ay nagpalakad.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) Banal ka. Banal ang iyong kaharian. Poong Maykapal. Langit at lupa’y nagpupugay sa iyong kadakilaan. at . recalling especially his blessed Passion. glorious Resurrection. . (GIRM 79e) • Four choices in the Tagalog Missal. • Acclamation: requires a rising action in the song.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) •Memorial Acclamation • keeps the memorial of Christ. and Ascension into heaven. Nabuhay bilang Mesiyas At magbabalik sa .Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) Aming ipinahahayag Na namatay ang ‘Yong Anak. Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) Si Kristo ay gunitaing Sarili ay inihain Bilang pagkai’t inuming Pinagsasaluhan natin Hanggang sa siya’y . Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) Sa krus mo at pagkabuhay Kami’y tinubos mong tunay. Poong Hesus naming mahal . Si Kristo’y babalik sa wakas ng panahon.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) Si Kristo’y namatay. . Si Kristo’y nabuhay. . Amen.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) •Great Amen •by which the glorification of God is expressed and which is confirmed and concluded by the people’s acclamation. (GIRM 79h) •The great confirmation. • The priest says the invitation to the prayer. protective. etc. and all the faithful say it with him. • Uses “illustrative melody” as in Gregorian chant. • Doxology to the Lord’s Prayer • Same with the Lord’s prayer on how it should be sung. the priest . powerful.) for the Lord wants us to feel that our Father has such characteristics.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Lord’s Prayer • Should be sung having masculine characteristics (strong. (GIRM 83) • Has two sections (A and B). for this reason. the last time ending with the words dona nobis pacem (grant us peace). exuding Christ’s triumph over death and our desire to eat the heavenly banquet with him. • Also the song of the saints before the throne of the Lamb in heaven.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts (Liturgy) • Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) • accompanies the fraction and. begging for mercy. • This is a form of litany so it should be sung prayerfully and solemnly. A can be repeated as necessary while B is always the ending. . may be repeated as many times as necessary until the rite has reached its conclusion. to show joy of heart. and to highlight more clearly the “communitarian” nature of the procession to receive Communion. The singing is continued for as long as the Sacrament is being administered to the faithful. gospel or best if homily. responsorial psalm. . (GIRM 86) • Should be related to the readings. • Sung prayerfully to help parishioners in praying after receiving communion • Recessional Hymn • Free to sing any sacred song preferably related to the theme of the Mass.Corresponds to the Nature of its Individual Parts •(Liturgy) Communion Song • purpose is to express the communicants’ union in spirit by means of the unity of their voices. and cooperate with heavenly grace. in the sense that by it the faithful join their mind to what they pronounce or hear. by the acclamations. that is. (Musicam Sacram 15) . on the other hand. responses and singing. conscious and active participation which is demanded by the nature of the liturgy itself and which is. This participation: • (a) Should be above all internal. by reason of baptism. • (b) Must be. the right and duty of the Christian people.Does not Hinder the Active Participation of the People • The faithful fulfill their liturgical role by making that full. external also. such as to show the internal participation by gestures and bodily attitudes.