stabat mater
The term "Stabat Mater" is Latin for "the mother was standing" and refers to both a medieval hymn and various artistic depictions of the Virgin Mary's sorrow during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Definition
C1Christian Hymn
(historical, religious)A 13th-century hymn that reflects on the Virgin Mary's suffering as she stands by the cross during Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Example
- The choir performed the Stabat Mater during the Good Friday service.
C1Music
(classical, choral)A musical composition that sets the text of the Stabat Mater hymn to music, often involving solo voices, chorus, and orchestra.
Example
- Pergolesi's Stabat Mater is a masterpiece of sacred music.
C1Art
(religious, visual)An artwork that depicts the Virgin Mary under the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus, often accompanied by John the apostle.
Example
- The painting of the Stabat Mater in the cathedral captures the depth of Mary's sorrow.