Nigra sum, sed formosa (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)
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- (Posted 2019-06-27) CPDL #54633:
- Original key (high chiavette):
- Transposed down a tone:
- Transposed down a fourth: - Alto in tenor clef
- Editor: Pothárn Imre (submitted 2019-06-27). Score information: A4, 4 pages, 94 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Note values halved. Updated version of Edition #1977.
- (Posted 2016-05-02) CPDL #39515:
- Editor: Gerd Eichler (submitted 2016-05-02). Score information: A4, 4 pages, 67 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transcribed from original print (based on 1587 edition), Mensurstrich layout, original key signature and note values, musica ficta clearly marked
- Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2008-06-15). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 70 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: File Sizes: MIDI: 8 KB, Finale 2006: 30 KB.
- Editor: Marco Voli (submitted 2003-05-18). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 152 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Entries on website listed alphabetically by Title.
General Information
Title: Nigra sum, sed formosa
Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Number of voices: 5vv Voicing: SATTB
or ATTBarB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1584 in Canticum Canticorum, no. 3
Description: From 'Song of Songs / Songs of Solomon' - Chapter 1 - Verses 4 through 5.
External websites:
Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Nigra sum sed formosa.