Magnificat Sexti Toni 'Et exultavit' (Cristóbal de Morales)
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- Edition notes: Setting of even verses of the Magnificat. See composer page for links to other Magnificat settings
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General Information
Title: Magnificat Sexti Toni 'Et exultavit'
Composer: Cristóbal de Morales
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: STTB
Genre: Sacred, Evening Canticles
Language: Latin
Instruments: none, a cappella
Published: 1545
Description: During the Renaissance, magnificats were often sung in alternatim, that is with alternating verses of plainsong and polyphony. For this reason, the 'eight' Magnificats of Morales, were published as 16 Magnificats with the understanding that plainsong chant would be used.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Magnificat.
