tenor theme is always presented with two descending lines in upper parts, often in
thirds. These materials are variously treated, sometimes with contrasting material,
but they can be clearly heard in the openings of every movement. Also notable is
the continued use of contrast between sections of longer, more sustained notes
and those where the rhythms are faster and livelier. Perhaps a lost villancico may
have served as the inspiration, where this same kind of contrast between the copla
(stanza) and the estribillo (refrain) may have prevailed. At any rate, the smoothness
of polyphony and elegance of the vocal lines are unparalleled by any of Magalhães’
contemporaries.
Kyrie
Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy.
Christe eleison. Christ, have mercy.
Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy.
Gloria
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God in the highest.
Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
of goodwill.
Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. We praise Thee. We bless Thee.
We adore Thee. We glorify Thee.
Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam. We give thanks to Thee for
Thy great glory.
Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Lord God, King of heaven,
Deus Pater omnipotens. God the Father almighty.
Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe. Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father.
Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Thou who takes away the sins of the
world, have mercy on us.
Qui tollis peccata mundi, Thou who takes away the sins of the world,
Suscipe deprecationem nostram. Receive our prayers.
Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, Thou who sits at the right hand of the Father,
Miserere nobis. Have mercy on us.
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