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Fundamenta tenet mundi
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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Fundamenta tenet mundi by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Fundamenta tenet mundi concordia,
vinclum hoc aufer coelum corruet atque solum:
Sic nisi conjugibus nectat concordia mentes,
nulla salus thalamo, nulla futura domo.
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About Fundamenta tenet mundi
Michael Praetorius's SSATTB motet, Fundamenta tenet mundi, is a sacred work in Latin. The text, opening with an image of cosmic order, speaks of the necessity of harmony and concord for the foundation of the world and for human relationships. It eloquently pleads for peace within the home, drawing a parallel to the gentle devotion of turtledoves, and wishing the newly married a life free from strife. This rich polyphonic setting would have been composed during the late Renaissance or early Baroque period, reflecting the sacred choral traditions of its time. The intricate vocal writing allows for a profound expression of the text's message of unity and domestic tranquility.
