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Canite tuba
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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8 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Canite tuba by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Canite tuba in Sion,
quia prope est dies Domini.
Ecce veniet ad salvandum nos.
Erunt prava in directa,
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About Canite tuba
A powerful call to sound the trumpet in Zion heralds the coming of the Day of the Lord. Palestrina's setting for SSATB voices brings this urgent sacred text to life, depicting a world where the crooked will be made straight and the rough places plain. The anticipation builds towards the plea, Veni, Domine, et noli tardare (Come, O Lord, and do not delay), before culminating in a triumphant Alleluia. This is a masterfully crafted motet, rich in Renaissance polyphony, that would make a profound statement in any liturgical or concert setting. The intricate vocal lines and harmonic language are characteristic of Palestrina's renowned style, offering a sublime expression of faith and hope.
