| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Miserere |
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(m z râr´ ) (KEY) , in the Bible, the 51st (or 50th) Psalm, beginning Miserere mei, Deus (Have mercy upon me, O God). It is one of the penitential Psalms. Noteworthy musical settings are those of Josquin des Prés and Palestrina. |
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