Dies sanctificatus (William Byrd)

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Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2006-05-19).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 106 kbytes    Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Revised Jan 09

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Editor: Marco-cipoo.net (submitted 2002-09-06).   Score information: A4, 3 pages   Copyright: Free Art License

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General Information

Title: Dies sanctificatus
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: AATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Gradualia II (1607) no.3

Description: Alleluia for 3rd Mass of the Nativity

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Original text and translations

Latin text

Dies sanctificatus illuxit nobis:
venite gentes, et adorate Dominum;
qui hodie descendit, lux magna super terram.
Alleluia.

English translation

A hallowed day hath dawned for us:
come, ye Gentiles, and adore the Lord;
for on this day a great light hath descended upon the earth.
Alleluia.