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CPDL #27023:   LilyPond 

Editor: Francesco Spiga (submitted 2012-08-27).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 113 kB   Copyright: CC BY NC SA

Edition notes: Urtext. Original notation. Both verses melodies are given.

CPDL #18189:  

Editor: Eduardo Franco Rondina (submitted 2008-10-27).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 133 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Arranged by Eduardo Franco Rondina.

• CPDL #18970: 

Editor: Jim Cooke (submitted 2009-02-26).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 72 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Source - Piae Cantiones ed. Woodward. The alto second syllable of 'virginae' is a tone lower in the source and the facsimile of the original Piae Cantiones.

adapted for SAATTBB

• CPDL #16708:  PDF file available

Editor: Giovanni Vianini (submitted 2008-04-21).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 43 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

• CPDL #07043: 

Editor: Edward L. Stauff (submitted 2004-05-20).   Score information: Letter, 1 page   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

• CPDL #06471:  PDF and Finale 2003 files

Editor: Jose Miguel Galan (submitted 2004-01-14).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 43 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Click on link 'Visualizar por orden alfabetico' under Repertorio de Música Antigua (hasta 1750) then search alphabetically by title. Finale file also viewable via SmartViewer.

• CPDL #06174:  PDF and MIDI files

Editor: Ted Dean (submitted 2003-12-04).   Score information: Letter (landscape), 1 page, 66 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: SAB

• CPDL #06173:  PDF and MIDI files

Editor: Ted Dean (submitted 2003-12-04).   Score information: Letter (landscape), 1 page, 70 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: SATB

• CPDL #03071:    Encore 

Editor: Laurent Vauclin (submitted 2001-10-31).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 11 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: SATB - 2 staves - 4 voices

• CPDL #03061:    Sibelius 

Editor: Denis Mason (submitted 2001-10-19).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 123 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: SAB, In A4 page format, Sibelius file unzipped, 2 other versions available, arr. by Denis Mason

• CPDL #03060:    Sibelius 

Editor: Denis Mason (submitted 2001-10-19).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 117 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: SATB, In A4 page format, Sibelius file unzipped, 2 other versions available, arr. by Denis Mason

• CPDL #03059:    Sibelius 

Editor: Denis Mason (submitted 2001-10-19).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 109 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: ATTB, In A4 page format, Sibelius file unzipped, 2 other versions available

• CPDL #01642:    Encore 

Editor: John Henry Fowler (submitted 2000-11-22).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 41 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:SATB - 4 staves

General Information

Title: Gaudete
Composer: Anonymous

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Carol

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Piae Cantiones, 1582 (tune and some verses also appear in 15c ms. sources)

Description: The melody for the verses is not given in Piae Cantiones and varies considerably in the different CPDL editions.

External websites:

• HymnsAndCarolsforChristmas.com page for Gaudete, with fac-similes from Piae Cantiones
• Piae Cantiones fac-simile on Petrucci Music Library
• Entry at ChristmasCarol.org for Gaudete

Original text and translations

Latin text Refrain: Gaudete! Gaudete! Christus est natus ex Maria virgine. Gaudete! Tempus adest gratiae, hoc quod optabamus; carmina laetitiae devote reddamus. Refrain. Deus homo factus est, natura mirante; mundus renovatus est a Christo regnante. Refrain. Ezechiellis porta clausa pertransitur; unde lux est orta, salus invenitur. Refrain. Ergo nostra contio psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino; salus regi nostro. Refrain. German translation by Martin Schubert Refrain: Freut euch, freut euch! Christus ist von der Jungfrau Maria geboren worden. Freut euch! Die Zeit der Gnade ist gekommen, was wir uns gewünscht haben; demütig wollen wir Lieder der Freude singen. Refrain. Gott ist Mensch geworden, während sich die Natur wundert; die Welt ist erneuert worden, indem Christus regiert. Refrain. Die geschlossene Tür des Hesekiel ist durchschritten worden; woher das Licht geboren wurde, daher ist das Heil gekommen. Refrain. Also singe unsere Versammlung jetzt Zeiten der Reinigung; sie lobsinge dem Herrn; Heil sei unserem König! Refrain.

English translation Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Christ is born of the Virgin Mary. Rejoice! At this time of grace and longed-for blessing, Love faithfully offers a song of praise. Refrain. God is made human in this wonderful birth: The world is cleansed through the rule of Christ. Refrain. The gate of heaven now opens which to us was closed, Sending forth transforming light through which holiness is found. Refrain. Therefore we meet in pure songs of joy; We bless the Lord, King of our Salvation. Refrain. Alternative translation Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Christ is born of the Virgin Mary: Rejoice! The time of grace has come for which we have prayed; Let us devoutly sing songs of joy. Refrain. God is made man, while nature wonders; The world is renewed by Christ the King. Refrain. The closed gate of Ezekiel has been passed through; From where the Light has risen; salvation is found. Refrain. Therefore, let our assembly sing praises now at this time of purification; Let it bless the Lord: greetings to our King. Refrain.