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The uncertainty of Fortune was a regular motif in medieval literature; various symbols and examples of her caprice became commonplace. Of the several poems in the Carmina Burana on this subject the following is certainly not the best; its vagueness suggests that some expressions may have been chosen simply through the demands of rhyme. It is, however, considerably enhanced by the musical setting which Orff has given it. Some phrases deserve comment:
mentis aciem in Classical Latin the words would mean mental perception, but this seems wholly out of place here; perhaps feelings, sensibilities, is what the author meant.
status malus this seems to refer to the instability of Fortune.
est affectus … angaria the last word signifies the service (usually in the form of manual work) which a medieval serf was obliged to render to his lord.
affectus et defectus apparently means willingness and unwillingness: in the translation the concrete has been substituted for the abstract.
cordae pulsum tangite lit. touch the beat of the string.
mentis aciem in Classical Latin the words would mean mental perception, but this seems wholly out of place here; perhaps feelings, sensibilities, is what the author meant.
status malus this seems to refer to the instability of Fortune.
est affectus … angaria the last word signifies the service (usually in the form of manual work) which a medieval serf was obliged to render to his lord.
affectus et defectus apparently means willingness and unwillingness: in the translation the concrete has been substituted for the abstract.
cordae pulsum tangite lit. touch the beat of the string.
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Whiskerss wrote:
huge
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AlreadyInMyHead wrote:
LOVE THIS!! All of Carmina Burana is a masterpiece.
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ExtremeLila66 wrote:
Nope, the budgies don't like this one. But I do!
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karabekir wrote:
as you wish, your majesty..
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juliowmuteithia wrote:
dark
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X Factor have ruined this song
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powerful
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DebsSiqueira wrote:
O fortuna que conheço essa música,isso sim kkkk LINDA!
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nikola-xD wrote:
me gusta
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<3
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The_last_Ramone wrote:
Best entrance music ever.
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hasima wrote:
Fortuna !
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Dizzy_Dogg wrote:
Epic ;)
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This song is the very definition of epic
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this song is what is under epic in websters
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o histeria!
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CHILLS! CHILLS ALL OVER!
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the lyrics.....
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don't cross me if I have this playing in my earphones.
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