Sit Nomen Domini (Gregorio Zucchini)

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• (Posted 2026-01-27)  CPDL #88206:     

Editor: Jeffrey Quick (submitted 2026-01-27).   Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 143 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Edition transposed up a step for better ranges for mixed voices. Mp3 recording created with Cantamus software.

• (Posted 2026-01-27)  CPDL #88205:     

Editor: Jeffrey Quick (submitted 2026-01-27).   Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 144 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Edition at original pitch.

General Information

Title: Sit Nomen Domini
Composer: Gregorio Zucchini
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: Basso continuo

First published: 1622 in Promptuarii musici concentus ecclesiasticos, Pars Prima, no. 169
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Original text and translations

Latin text

Sit nomen Domini benedictum in saecula, Exaudi Domine
orationem servi tui ad te clamantis. Fili praebe mihi cor tuum canta
frequenta canticum. Quia speciosa est laus mea in ore tuo.

English text

May the name of the Lord be blessed forever. Hear, O Lord, the
prayer of your servant who cries out to you. My son, give me your
heart, sing often a song. For my praise is beautiful in your mouth.