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A manuscript page featuring Byzantine musical notation (psaltic art). The content consists of repetitions of the liturgical prayer "Lord have mercy," each set to a distinct musical melody. The notation is written with black neumes (musical signs) positioned above Greek text syllables. Sections are marked by large decorative initials in red ink and the phrase "Lord have mercy" also in red. The right margin contains Greek numerals in red ink (32, 33, 34), while the left margin features red musical symbols (martyriae).
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[Byzantine musical notation and Greek syllables in black ink: Lord have mercy]
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[Byzantine musical notation and Greek syllables in black ink: Lord have mercy]
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[Byzantine musical notation and Greek syllables in black ink: Lord have mercy]
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[Byzantine musical notation and Greek syllables in black ink: Lord have mercy]