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Gloria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Mass Settings
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Gloria by Guillaume Dufay — Lyrics
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Laudamus te. Benedicimus te.
Adoramus te. Glorificamus te.
Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam.
Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens.
Domine Fili unigenite, Iesu Christe.
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris.
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About Gloria
This TTB setting of the Gloria is ideal for liturgical use, perhaps during the Christmas or Easter seasons, or for a special Mass. Guillaume Dufay, a pivotal composer of the early Renaissance, creates a setting that reflects the grandeur of the text. The music unfolds with a noble sense of purpose, mirroring the praise and adoration directed towards God. The mensuration suggests a clear, unhurried pulse, allowing the richness of the three male voices to resonate. It’s a powerful and direct musical expression of one of the principal texts of the Mass, bringing a sense of solemnity and devotion to the service.
