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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.

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Composer: Jacquet de Mantua
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 4 pages
This edition was prepared by Pothárn Imre — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Domine bonum est by Jacquet de Mantua — Lyrics

Domine, bonum est nos hic esse, faciamus tria tabernacula:
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About Domine bonum est

This motet by Jacquet de Mantua for four-part choir (STTB) sets a Latin text from the Transfiguration narrative. The music unfolds with a clear homophonic texture, allowing the sacred words to be heard with clarity. The interplay between the lower male voices and the higher female voices creates a rich sonority, supporting the devotional nature of the text. The composer's skill is evident in the way the vocal lines are crafted to offer both clarity of utterance and expressive depth, ideal for liturgical settings or reflective choral programmes. The directness of the musical language makes it accessible for choirs seeking a piece with devotional gravitas and vocal appeal.