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Decantabat populus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAT,SAB,ATB · Christoph Dalitz
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Decantabat populus by Giovanni Matteo Asola — Lyrics
Decantabat populus [Israel/in Israel1]a [laudem2 laudem Deo3]b
et universa multitudo Iacob canebat [legitime]c
et David cum cantoribus citharam percutiebat/pulsabat4 in domo Domini,
et laudes/laudem5 Deo/Domino6 canebat/canebat in iubilo7.
Alleluia.
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About Decantabat populus
This setting of a Latin sacred text by Giovanni Matteo Asola opens with a jubilant depiction of the people of Israel singing praises to God, accompanied by David and his musicians. The music reflects the joy of the text, with Asola exploring various vocal combinations within the SAT,SAB,ATB voicing. The motet progresses to describe the sanctification of the priests and Levites as they bring the Ark of the Covenant into the Temple, again accompanied by David and singers, celebrating with music and song. The composer crafts a vibrant texture, bringing the scriptural narrative to life through the interplay of the voices.
