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Cantate Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Cantate Domino by Giovanni Bassano — Lyrics
Canticum ipsi David, quando domus aedificabatur post captivitatem.
Cantate Domino canticum novum; cantate Domino omnis terra.
Cantate Domino, et benedicite nomini ejus; annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus.
Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus; in omnibus populis mirabilia ejus.
Quoniam magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis: terribilis est super omnes deos.
Quoniam omnes dii gentium daemonia; Dominus autem caelos fecit.
Confessio et pulchritudo in conspectu ejus; sanctimonia et magnificentia in sanctificatione ejus.
Afferte Domino, patriae gentium, afferte Domino gloriam et honorem;
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About Cantate Domino
This grand motet by Giovanni Bassano sets a jubilant Latin text from the Psalms, celebrating God's greatness and urging all the earth to sing a new song. The text speaks of proclaiming His glory among nations and marveling at His wondrous works. Bassano’s setting for double choir (SATB.SATB) amplifies the message with rich antiphonal possibilities and a powerful, devotional character, making it suitable for services or concerts where a profound sense of praise is desired. It is a resplendent example of Renaissance sacred polyphony, designed to inspire awe and congregational participation.
