Mary's hymn (Magnificat) - Bird, Peter

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"Opening theme stated by S is followed one measure later by A (canon at the 5th) and sung at 1/2 and 1/3 speeds by T and B, respectively (prolation canon). Mid-section is free polyphony and familiar style. Ending repeats canon above Gregorian tone VIIIG, one of the set used to sing the Magnificat in Latin."

◈ Genre → 9=Bird, Peter

♯ Key F major

⁄ Time Signature 3/4

♬ Voicing → SATB|add=sometimes ''divisi''

◆ Difficulty

Intermediate

↕ Range C2 – E-6

♩ Tempo larghetto (60)

◷ Duration ~6 min 54 sec

¶ Language → English, Latin

Measures 137

Texture Homophonic

Parts 6

Instruments optional organ accompaniment.

Pages 15

CPDL # 14505

Editor Peter Bird

Posted 2007-04-25

License Personal

♫Pitch Ranges

SOPRANO

C4 – G5

ALTO

G3 – D5

TENOR

C3 – G4

BASS

E-2 – E-4

Organ

C2 – G4