Composer

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Adrian Le Roy

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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2:03

"O Ma dame pers-je mon temps" is a French chanson composed by Adrian Le Roy in the late 16th century. The piece was first published in 1574 in Le Roy's collection of chansons titled "Premier Livre de Chansons a quatre parties" (First Book of Four-Part Songs). The chanson is written in four parts, with the melody carried by the highest voice. The text is a love song, with the speaker addressing his lady love and lamenting the passing of time. The title translates to "Oh my lady, am I wasting my time?" The piece is characterized by its lively and playful melody, with Le Roy's use of syncopation and rhythmic variation adding to the overall sense of movement and energy. The chanson is also notable for its use of word painting, with the music reflecting the meaning of the text. For example, the line "Je suis las de languir" (I am tired of languishing) is set to a descending melody that seems to droop with weariness. "O Ma dame pers-je mon temps" was a popular piece in its time and was widely performed and recorded. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Le Roy's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the spirit of the French chanson.

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