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By Melissa Snell, About.com Guide to Medieval History since 1997

The Carmina Bur-what-a?

Wednesday April 25, 2007
If you've seen the Bayeux Tapestry video, you may have noticed the strains of the Carmina Burana among the music used in the soundtrack. Though popular with medieval-themed productions, Carl Orff's work was actually written in the 20th century and did not use any music composed in the Middle Ages. But there is a medieval connection. Find out what it is in this introduction to the Carmina Burana by your Guide.

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