Composer

:

Juan Vasquez

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

:

Villancico

Compose Date

:

before 1560

Average_duration

:

4:11

"Con qué la lavaré" is a popular Spanish Renaissance song composed by Juan Vasquez. The song was first published in 1551 in the collection "Cancionero de la Sablonara" and has since become one of the most famous pieces of Spanish Renaissance music. The song is written in the form of a villancico, a popular Spanish song form that was often used for secular music. It is composed of three stanzas, each with four lines, and a refrain that is repeated after each stanza. The lyrics of the song describe a woman who is trying to wash her lover's shirt, but cannot find anything clean enough to use. She asks various objects, such as the river and the fountain, what she should use to wash the shirt, but they all tell her that nothing is clean enough for her lover. The melody of "Con qué la lavaré" is simple and catchy, with a lively rhythm that is typical of Renaissance dance music. The song is written in the key of G major and is characterized by its use of syncopation and melodic ornamentation. The melody is also notable for its use of descending scales and arpeggios, which give the song a sense of movement and energy. "Con qué la lavaré" has been performed and recorded by many different artists over the years, and has become a staple of the Spanish Renaissance music repertoire. Its popularity is due in part to its catchy melody and memorable lyrics, as well as its historical significance as a representative example of Renaissance music.

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