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Stabat Mater

[ stah-baht mah-ter, stey-bat mey-ter ]

noun

  1. (italics) a Latin hymn, composed in the 13th century, commemorating the sorrows of the Virgin Mary at the Cross.
  2. a musical setting for this.


Stabat Mater

/ ˈstɑːbæt ˈmɑːtə /

noun

  1. RC Church a Latin hymn, probably of the 13th century, commemorating the sorrows of the Virgin Mary at the crucifixion and used in the Mass and various other services
  2. a musical setting of this hymn
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Stabat Mater1

Literally, “the mother was standing, the first words of the hymn”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Stabat Mater1

from the opening words, literally: the mother was standing
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Example Sentences

As they followed the friar from station to station they sang in monotonous tones the strophes of the Stabat Mater.

At least, in Rossinis Stabat Mater, there are no bravura airs.

The "Stabat Mater" is written for soli, chorus, and orchestra, and comprises ten numbers.

He allowed Wolfgang to study his works; and the latter copied neatly nine movements of the thirty canons of the "Stabat Mater."

The "Stabat Mater" music would be captivatingly beautiful in any setting.

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