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Double chant in G major
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anglican chants
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Double chant in G major by Percy Buck — Lyrics
In finem, pro torcularibus. Psalmus David.
Domine, Dominus noster, quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra! quoniam elevata est magnificentia tua super caelos.
Ex ore infantium et lactentium perfecisti laudem propter inimicos tuos,
ut destruas inimicum et ultorem.
Quoniam videbo caelos tuos,opera digitorum tuorum, lunam et stellas
quae tu fundasti.
Quid est homo, quod memor es eius? aut filius hominis, quoniam visitas eum?
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About Double chant in G major
This double chant in G major is crafted for SATB voices. It sets a Latin text, the opening of Psalm 8, which begins with an expression of awe at God's creation and majesty. The composer explores the interplay between the four vocal lines, creating a rich harmonic texture. The psalm's text moves from praise for God's glory in the heavens to a contemplation of humanity's place within that creation, reflecting on man's dominion over the earth. The chant's structure likely supports the contemplative and devotional nature of the sacred words, offering a musical setting that is both profound and accessible for Anglican worship.
