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In those dayes as the nombre playne
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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In those dayes as the nombre playne by Christopher Tye — Lyrics
In those dayes as the nombre playne
Of the disciples grew
A grudge arose and grefe certayne,
that dayly dyd renewe.
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About In those dayes as the nombre playne
Christopher Tye was a prominent English composer of the Tudor period, whose output included both sacred and secular music. This motet, In those dayes as the nombre playne, is set for SATB choir and sung in English. The text, taken from the Acts of the Apostles, describes an early dispute within the Christian community concerning the fair distribution of resources to widows. The composer vividly portrays the growing discontent and the specific grievance of the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews, highlighting a challenge faced by the nascent church. Tye’s setting captures the narrative, reflecting the serious nature of the text through his musical language.
