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Dominus regnavit
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.
SATB · John Hetland
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Dominus regnavit by Josquin des Prez — Lyrics
Dominus regnavit,
decorem indutus est:
Indutus est Dominus fortitudinem,
et praecinxit se.
Etenim firmavit orbem terrae,
qui non commovebitur.
Parata sedes tua ex tunc;
A saeculo tu es.
Elevaverunt flumina, Domine,
Elevaverunt flumina vocem suam,
Elevaverunt flumina fluctus suos,
A vocibus aquarum multarum.
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About Dominus regnavit
Josquin des Prez's motet Dominus regnavit is a powerful setting of a Latin biblical text, suitable for liturgical occasions, particularly those celebrating the Kingship of Christ or the Ascension. The music rejoices in the declaration that 'The Lord hath reigned.' It speaks of God's might, the firm foundation of the earth, and the divine majesty that adorns His house. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, while the Latin text lends a sense of ancient gravitas. This motet explores themes of God's eternal sovereignty and glorious power, culminating in the traditional doxology.
