Kult św. Cecylii, Dziewicy i Męczennicy w polskiej pieśni religijnej na przykładzie pieśni J. Łuciuka, M. Świerzyńskiego, A. Chlondowskiego i Z. Piaseckiego
The Cult of Saint Cecile, a Virgin and Martyr in Polish Religious Songs Exemplified by Songs of J. Łuciuk, M. Świerzyński, A. Chlondowski and Z. Piasecki

Summary/Abstract: The contemporary religious songs in honour of Saint Cecile presented in this work prove that the cult of the Saint Virgin and Martyr is still prevailing in the Catholic Church. The article describes the life of Saint Cecile and provides a brief history of her cult. Presentation of songs in honour of this Patron of music constitutes an essential part of the study. The author begins with an analysis of their melodic aspects focusing, among others, on the kinds of melodies and intervallic scales. The article discusses also rhythmicity and the lyrics of the presented works . It is worth emphasizing that these songs might be used during celebration of Eucharistic Liturgy on the Day of Saint Cecile as well as during other services held in honour of the Roman Martyr.

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