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"The text is an ''ode'' by ''Joachim du Bellay'' (1522-1560), first published in 1549. Lassus has written very expressive music, following closely the meaning of the words.<br>"

⌛ Period → Renaissance ◈ Genre → Chansons

♯ Key D minor

⁄ Time Signature 4/2

♬ Voicing → SATB,ATTB

◆ Difficulty

Intermediate

↕ Range F2 – D5

¶ Language → French

Measures 32

Texture mixed texture

Parts 4

Instruments A cappella

Pages 3

CPDL # 80888

Editor Nalei HU

Posted 2024-06-09

License CPDL License

♫Pitch Ranges

S VPERIVS Sopran

B3 – D5

C O NTRA Alt

E3 – G4

TENO R Tenor

D3 – E4

BAS S VS Bass

F2 – B-3

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¶Lyrics / Text

La nuict froide et sombre, Couvrant d'obscure ombre La terre et les cieux, Aussi doux que miel, Fait couler du ciel Le sommeil aux yeux. Puis le jour luisant, Au labeur duisant, Sa lueur expose, Et d'un tein divers, Ce grand univers Tapisse et compose.