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In Nomine a 4 No. 1

Thomas Tallis · c.1505–1585 · English
For 4 violas da gamba
Also known as In nomine I à 4 · VdGS a 4 no. 1
Level 2 · Intermediate — about ABRSM 5 · RCM 6, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
Viol consort
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 2 min
Composed
before 1585
Era
Baroque

Notes

Four-part In Nomine on the plainsong cantus firmus, for treble, alto, tenor and bass viols

About this work

Composed
1585 or before

A step before · level 1

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A step after · level 3

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