{"id":5332,"date":"2025-11-25T14:50:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/?p=5332"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:27:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:27:25","slug":"music-sagrada-familia-choirs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/en\/music-sagrada-familia-choirs\/","title":{"rendered":"What music did Gaud\u00ed envision inside the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Singing was always a big part of Antoni Gaud\u00ed\u2019s project for the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia<\/strong>. In this post, with Junta Constructora architects Umberto Viotto and Narc\u00eds Laguarda, we will discover how Gaud\u00ed imagined the choirs (the spaces for the choirs) and their acoustics, or how he wanted the singers placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Choirs. What music did Gaud\u00ed envision inside the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IDQ2c06KIVo?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Singing that fills the Temple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Gaud\u00ed wanted <strong>the singers voices to envelop the inside of the Temple<\/strong> to highlight the presence of God. This is why he put the choirs around the space, near the parishioners, 15 to 20 metres off the ground. Putting them at this height takes better advantage of the space and allows the singers to see the altar and the conductor leading them from anywhere in the nave. Plus, as Umberto Viotto notes, <strong>the hyperboloid vaults act as a sounding board<\/strong>, with the ceiling reflecting the singers voices and projecting the sound towards the parishioners, like light, <strong>so the liturgy can reach everyone<\/strong>. Before the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia, Gaud\u00ed tested this acoustical effect with the pulpit he designed while restoring the Cathedral of Mallorca, which included a stone sounding board at the top to amplify the speaker\u2019s message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d10f080497e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d10f080497e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"419\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"5366\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/replica-tornaveu-gaudi-catedral-de-mallorca-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/replica-tornaveu-gaudi-catedral-de-mallorca-1-1.jpg 527w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/replica-tornaveu-gaudi-catedral-de-mallorca-1-1-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/replica-tornaveu-gaudi-catedral-de-mallorca-1-1-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d10f0804f89&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d10f0804f89\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"879\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"5367\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sotre-voltes-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sotre-voltes-1-1.jpeg 936w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sotre-voltes-1-1-300x282.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sotre-voltes-1-1-768x721.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sotre-voltes-1-1-13x12.jpeg 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><sup>Replica of the sounding board Antoni Gaud\u00ed designed for the Cathedral of Mallorca (left). Vaults above the choirs that reflect the sound and project it towards the nave (right)<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u00abThe word, which is the time and vehicle of prayer, must be part of the Temple, where the spaces for the women\u2019s, men\u2019s and children\u2019s choirs will be of great importance. The word will dominate the music\u00bb <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><sup><em>C\u00e8sar Martinell. Gaud\u00ed i la Sagrada Fam\u00edlia explicada per ell mateix, page 77<\/em><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In terms of acoustics, <strong> the cloister<\/strong> is also very important. Traditionally, this space was placed to one side of the church or monastery, but Gaud\u00ed <strong>wanted it to surround the Basilica<\/strong> because he saw it as <strong>a place to help keep out the city noise<\/strong> and to pray before going further inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d10f0805bda&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d10f0805bda\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"856\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Planol-claustre-marcat-en-vemell-1-1024x856.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5357\" style=\"width:479px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Planol-claustre-marcat-en-vemell-1-1024x856.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Planol-claustre-marcat-en-vemell-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Planol-claustre-marcat-en-vemell-1-768x642.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Planol-claustre-marcat-en-vemell-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Planol-claustre-marcat-en-vemell-1.jpg 1271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><sup>Perimeter of the cloister of the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Regarding placement, as explained in the <em>\u00c0lbums de Temple<\/em>, Gaud\u00ed put the women\u2019s choir along the fa\u00e7ades of the side naves and the Glory fa\u00e7ade, in a horseshoe shape. Above that, 30 metres up, he designed another space for singers and, above the ambulatory that surrounds the presbytery, in the apse, one for the children\u2019s choir. To round out the choirs, he also described a space in the central lantern, 45 metres up, for the Temple\u2019s <strong><a href=\"#capella\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#capella\" target=\"_self\">musical chapel<\/a><\/strong>, among four organs. Finally, over the main door, Gaud\u00ed planned a podium or balcony, known as the Jube, for the singing of blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d10f080676c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d10f080676c\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_032.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5364\" style=\"width:489px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_032.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_032-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_032-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_032-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Choirs on the side nave, along the Nativity fa\u00e7ade<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d10f0809bbd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d10f0809bbd\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"611\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20240627_INTERIOR_NAU_027-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5370\" style=\"width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20240627_INTERIOR_NAU_027-1.jpg 767w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20240627_INTERIOR_NAU_027-1-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20240627_INTERIOR_NAU_027-1-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Choirs above the ambulatory for the children\u2019s choir<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In all, he set aside space for over <strong>a thousand voices<\/strong>, which would merge with the faithful singing below during services. <strong>\u201cThe people have to take part in the Church\u2019s songs\",<\/strong> Gaud\u00ed told Joan Berg\u00f3s, the architect\u2019s assistant and friend, who shared it in his book Gaud\u00ed. The man and his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Also based on conversations with Gaud\u00ed, collaborating architect and disciple Isidre Puig Boada wrote that the interior should feature the final hymn of the prayers traditionally sung throughout the day (Matins, Lauds, Vespers and Compline), arranged around the Temple along the sun\u2019s path over the course of the day. In addition to this <strong>Liturgy of the Hours Gaud\u00ed had already mentioned, there is also the liturgical year<\/strong>, with Advent, Christmas and Lent along the Nativity side and Easter and Pentecost on the Passion side, explains Narc\u00eds Laguarda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The notes for these Gregorian chants appear on the railings of the choirs on <strong><a href=\"#tetragrama\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#tetragrama\" target=\"_self\">tetragram<\/a><\/strong>. Plus, each of the 12 sections of choir risers is labelled with the name of the chant, making them easier to identify. Right now, however, only one is in place as an example: \u201cVeni creator Spiritus\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d10f080a282&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d10f080a282\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_076.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5363\" style=\"width:502px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_076.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_076-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_076-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_076-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>One of the railings on the choirs featuring the tetragram notation of the liturgical hymns and above it the title \u201cVeni creator Spiritus\u201d<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center bloque-destacado\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\" id=\"capella\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Canticela-0-600x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5378 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Canticela-0-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Canticela-0-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Canticela-0-600x400-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left translation-block\"><strong>Musical chapel<\/strong>: group of musicians serving an institution, such as a cathedral or court. It also refers to the way the music is performed, only singers without accompaniment, known as <em>a cappella<\/em> (\u201cchapel\u201d in Italian), and originally related to the practice of singing without instruments in churches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center bloque-destacado\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\" id=\"tetragrama\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_033.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5389 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_033.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_033-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_033-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.sagradafamilia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20210506_CANTORIES_033-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left translation-block\"><strong>Tetragram:<\/strong> four parallel horizontal lines historically used to notate Gregorian chants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singing was always a big part of Antoni Gaud\u00ed\u2019s project for the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia. 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