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In illo tempore accesserunt
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Gospel 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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In illo tempore accesserunt by Jean Mouton — Lyrics
In illo tempore accesserunt ad Jesum pharisaei temptantes eum et dicentes:
si licet homini dimittere uxorem suam quacumque ex causa.
Qui respondens ait eis: Non legistis, quia
qui fecit hominem ab initio, masculum et feminam fecit eos,
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About In illo tempore accesserunt
This motet unfolds with a gentle, flowing texture. Jean Mouton's setting of the Gospel passage from Matthew begins with a rich SATB sound, the voices weaving together in smooth melodic lines. The composer masterfully shapes the music to reflect the solemnity and theological weight of the text. The Latin lyrics present Jesus' response to the Pharisees' question about divorce, affirming the sanctity of marriage as a divine union. Mouton's skillful handling of the polyphony enhances the contemplative nature of the passage, offering a profound musical reflection on unity and the enduring bond established by God.
