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Domine quid multiplicati sunt
Staff Notation • Sacred, 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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Domine quid multiplicati sunt by Adrian Willaert — Lyrics
Psalmus David, cum fugeret a facie Abessalon filii sui.
Domine, quid multiplicati sunt qui tribulant me? Multi insurgunt adversum me;
Multi dicunt animae meae: non est salus ipsi in Deo eius. [diapsalma]
Tu autem Domine, susceptor meus es, gloria mea, et exaltans caput meum.
Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi; et exaudivit me de monte sancto suo. [diapsalma]
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About Domine quid multiplicati sunt
Adrian Willaert was a prolific composer of sacred and secular music in the 16th century. This motet, Domine quid multiplicati sunt, is for four voices (ATTB) and sets a Latin text from the Psalms. The words speak of being troubled by enemies and beseeched by those who doubt God's salvation, but ultimately express trust and reliance on the Lord as a protector. Willaert's setting masterfully captures the shift from distress to confident faith, creating a powerful and moving musical experience. The intricate interplay of the four voice parts showcases his skill in contrapuntal writing, making this a significant work from the Renaissance sacred repertoire.
