Describe two interesting aspects of her life.<

1. Watch the video about Hildegard of Bingen that was featured in last week’s module. You can also access it via this link: Hildegard von Bingen- Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOjc1d4Q8Yk<
2. Describe two interesting aspects of her life.<
3.Listen carefully to Hildegard of Bingen’s “O Viridissima Virga”: Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XBUcC7WqOo<
4.Answer all the following questions in a well polished essay: –What is the distinction between chant and other musical compositions? -Why does it sound as it does? -What mood or feelings does it evoke? -What was Hildegard of Bingen’s primary purpose in writing such pieces? -How do instruments or the absence of instruments affect musical compositions?<
5. Lastly, Discuss your thoughts about this piece of music. Can you tell how it expresses Hildegard of Bingen’s beliefs (based upon her biography)? HOW?<
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Please use both YouTube videos as references in the essay.