When you listen to Gregorian chant/plain chant such asAve Rex noster fili David (link below) do you feel that itstands alone or do you feel that it could use harmony more regular rhythm or even musical instruments to be more effective? Why?

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    Unit 2 DB: Gregorian Chants
    When you listen to Gregorian chant/plain chant such asAve Rex noster fili David (link below) do you feel that itstands alone or do you feel that it could use harmony more regular rhythm or even musical instruments to be more effective? Why?
    Ave Rex noster fili David
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