Terra tremuit (William Byrd)
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- CPDL #5691: Sibelius 3.
- Editor: David Fraser (added 2003-10-14). Score information: A4, 2 pages, 67 kbytes Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: revised May 2006 (completely reset from original printed source)
- CPDL #3946: NOTEWORTHY COMPOSER.
- Editor: Marco-cipoo.net (added 2002-08-27). Score information: A4, 2 pages, kbytes Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: listed alphabetically by composer
General Information
Title: Terra tremuit
Composer: William Byrd
Number of voices: 5vv Voicing: AATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motets
Language: Latin
Instruments: none, a cappella
Published: Gradualia II, 1607, no.23
Description: Offertory motet for Easter Day
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Original text and translations
Original text:
Latin text
Terra tremuit, et quievit,
dum resurgeret in Judicio Deus.
Alleluia.
Translation(s):
English translation
The earth trembled and was still,
when God arose in judgement.
Alleluia.