Dies sanctificatus (William Byrd)
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- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2006-05-19). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 106 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Revised Jan 09
- Editor: Marco-cipoo.net (added 2002-09-06). Score information: A4, 3 pages Copyright: Free Art License
- Edition notes: listed alphabetically by composer.
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.