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Ad primum morsum
Staff Notation • Secular, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ad primum morsum by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Ad primum morsum, si non potavero, mort sum.
Gaudia sunt mihi maxima dum bibo bis.
At trium potum laetus sum dum bibo totum.
Laetificat quartus cor, caput atque latus.
In quinto potu vasto potamus hiatu.
Dulcis et ipse cibus dum bibo sex vicibus.
Potu septeno laetus sum corpore pleno.
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About Ad primum morsum
Orlando di Lasso’s Ad primum morsum is a remarkable example of secular Italian part-music, written for a large SSATTB choir. The text, in Latin, humorously describes the effects of increasing amounts of drink. The composer’s masterful handling of the five voice parts creates a rich and complex texture, with imitative entries and homophonic passages contributing to the dramatic unfolding of the text. The music effectively captures the light-hearted and often boisterous nature of the text, with jubilant moments and moments of reflection. This motet offers a vivid glimpse into the musical and social life of the Renaissance, a delightful challenge for a choir seeking to explore the lighter side of the period's vocal repertoire.
