Composer

:

Clément Janequin

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Chanson

Compose Date

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ca. 1550

Average_duration

:

6:12

'Voulez ouir les cris de Paris Les cris de Paris, M. 1/14' is a chanson composed by Clément Janequin in the 16th century. The piece was first published in 1558 and was later included in Janequin's collection of chansons, 'Le Chant des Oyseaulx' in 1572. The chanson is divided into four movements, each depicting the sounds of different street vendors in Paris. The first movement, 'La Chasse', imitates the sounds of hunters and their dogs. The second movement, 'La Guerre', depicts the sounds of soldiers and their weapons. The third movement, 'Le Marché', imitates the sounds of various street vendors selling their wares. The final movement, 'Le Retour des Champs', depicts the sounds of farmers returning from the fields with their produce. One of the most notable characteristics of 'Voulez ouir les cris de Paris Les cris de Paris, M. 1/14' is its use of onomatopoeia. Janequin uses vocal and instrumental techniques to imitate the sounds of the street vendors, creating a vivid and realistic portrayal of life in 16th century Paris. The chanson also features complex polyphonic textures, with multiple voices singing different melodies simultaneously. 'Voulez ouir les cris de Paris Les cris de Paris, M. 1/14' was a popular piece during the Renaissance and has remained a staple of the choral repertoire to this day. Its lively and colorful depiction of everyday life in Paris has made it a favorite of audiences and performers alike.

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