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There is no real way to answer this. Technically, the entire Mass can and has been sung (or chanted). On a weekday, none of it might be sung, or at most the Gospel acclamation may be chanted.
There is a definite order of things to be sung, this is from the General Instruction on the Roman Missal, and Musicam Sacram:
Musicam Sacram
27. As far as possible, eucharistic celebrations with the people, especially on Sundays, should by preference take the form of a Mass with singing, even more than once in the same day.
28. The distinction between solemn, the high, and the low Mass, sanctioned by the 1958 Instruction (no. 3) remains in force, according to tradition and current law. But for pastoral reasons degrees of solemnity for the sung Mass are proposed here in order that it will become easier, in accord with each congregation's capability, to make the celebration of Mass more solemn through the use of singing.
These degrees must be so employed, however, that the first may always be used without the others, but the second and third never without the first. Thus in all cases the faithful are to be brought to take part fully in the singing.
29. To the first degree belong:
a. in the entrance rites
-the priest's greeting and the congregation's response;
-the opening prayer.
b. in the liturgy of the word
-the gospel acclamations.
(again the Priest's greeting and congregation's response,
not the Alleluia which is listed below)
c. in the liturgy of the eucharist
-the prayer over the gifts;
-the preface, with the opening dialogue and theSanctus;
-the Lord's Prayer, with the invitation and embolism;
-the greeting May the peace of the Lord;
-the prayer after communion;
-the final dismissal.
30. To the second degree belong:
a. Kyrie, Gloria, Agnus Dei;
b. profession of faith;
c. general intercessions.
31. To the third degree belong:
a. chants for the entrance procession and for communion;
b. chants after a lesson or epistle;
c. Alleluia before the gospel;
d. chants for the presentation of the gifts;
e. the Scripture readings, except when it seems better not to have them sung.
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It is easy to see that we are singing those parts listed under the third degree, often ignoring the rubric of sung "The Lord be with You...and with your Spirit" as well as the sung prayers of the Mass. Certainly there are priests and deacons who are not physically able to sing, however, most are more capable than they let on! Encourage your priests, and clergy, encourage your brethren to follow this call to sing the Mass!
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Is the Great Amen in the Catholic Mass sung louder than other parts of the Mass?
I've never really payed so much attention to the volume of the singing, but from what I can think of, the volume of The Great Amen is the same as other parts of the mass.
When is the Alleluia sang during Catholic Mass?
It is sung just before the gospel reading, except during Lent, when it is not sung.
What are some common Catholic Songs?
Catholic songs are sung at various stages during every Catholic mass, some always repeated, and some changing each mass. Some common Catholic songs are "On Eagle's Wings," "Be Not Afraid," "City of God," and "Here I Am, Lord."
Why did Gregorian chant fall into disuse?
It didn't ... it is still sung today, and quite popular in the Roman Catholic Mass Liturgies.
What is liturgy an devotional music?
Liturgy is the text of a church service and devotional music is that music which is sung in a church service as part of the liturgy.
What part of the mass do you sing Gloria?
In the Roman Catholic Rite, the Gloria is sung after the Penitential Act and before the Liturgy of the Word (the reading of sacred Scripture).
What does Agnus Dei refer to in Christianity?
Agnus Dei, referring to the Christian theological concept the Lamb of God, and the associated liturgical text from the Roman Catholic Latin Mass has been set to music by many composers, as it is normally one of the movements or sections in a sung Mass setting or Requiem Mass.
Is Alleluia a part of Catholic Mass?
The Alleluia is a part of the Ordinary of the Mass. The Ordinary is comprised of the parts of the Mass that do not vary from day to day. The Proper contains the prayers, preface, and whatnot that varies with the season, feast, etc. The prayers that are always the same: Gloria, Creed, Sanctus, Eucharistic Prayer, Our Father, Peace -those are the Ordinary.
What is the special Mass sung at funerals in Roman Catholic church?
A requiem Mass, for the repose of the soul of the deceased. Black vestments are worn, for obvious reasons, also usually there is no communion. ( may vary in some areas)
What is the name of the hymn that is sung after the leader of the mass service proclaims May the peace of Jesus be with you always on daily mass?
Hymns are not technically part of the Mass. The Roman Missal provides an entrance antiphon: an introit, a verse at the Offertory, and one at Holy Communion. Those are the only things which are supposed to be said. In the list of options, if those are not sung or said, way down, like the fourth choice would be a hymn. Hymns are normally only sung at the Office, not at the Mass, Catholic Mass has never provided for hymns, they are a protestant invention.
What is the function of Gregorian chant?
The Gregorian Chant is designed to contribute to worship during Mass. I was an early form of music from the Middle Ages that was sung only by monks and priests of the Roman Catholic Church. Most of the text, or lyrics, were sung in "Church Latin."
What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression high mass?
a mass where prayers are sung
