During his stay in Rome, he wrote which motet?
Balsamus et munda cera
Nuper Rosarum Flores
Missa L'Homme armé
Missa Ecce ancilla Domini
Answer
Balsamus et munda cera is a motet written by Palestrina during his stay in Rome. The motet was composed for four voices and is based on the text of Psalm 45:8. The text is a hymn to the king, and Palestrina uses the music to convey the majesty and power of the king.
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