by Anonymous
Dear Latin Teacher,
Musica Donum Dei or Musica Dei Donum?
and do you need to capitalize Musica and Donum?
Trying to say "Music is a gift from God."
Seen it written both ways, want to put this on a plaque and make sure it's correct
Thank you!
Dear Anonymous,
Either Latin phrase works fine. Musica Donum Dei means Music (is) a Gift of God, while Musica Dei Donum means Music is God's Gift. I like the first one better, as the second might also mean The Musica of God is a Gift.
As for capitalization, that's a matter of style.
Thanks for asking a Latin Teacher,
Sincerely,
John