Tamquam ovis ad occisionem (Giaches de Wert)
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- Editor: Pothárn Imre (submitted 2018-06-09). Score information: A4, 6 pages, 126 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transcribed from Modulationum sacrarum quinque et sex vocum libri tres in unum volumen redacti, 1583 (Nuremberg).. Original pitch (chiavi naturali). Alto parts are in tenor clef.
General Information
Title: Tamquam ovis ad occisionem
Composer: Giaches de Wert
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SAATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1581 in Modulationum cum sex vocibus liber primus, no. 9
Description: Two-part motet.
I. Tamquam ovis ad occisionem
II. In humilitate judicium ejus
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Original text and translations
Latin text
Tamquam ovis ad occisionem ductus est
et sicut agnum coram tondente se sine voce,
sic non aperuit os suum.
In humilitate judicium ejus sublatum est,
generationem ejus quis enarrabit?
Quoniam tolletur de terra vita ejus.
(Actus Apostolorum 8;32b-33)