Composer

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Anonymous

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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3:04

De la flor de paradís is a medieval song that was composed anonymously. It is part of the Chansonnier de Clairambault, f. 259, which is a collection of French songs from the 13th and 14th centuries. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the 14th century. The song is a love ballad that tells the story of a man who is in love with a woman who is as beautiful as the flower of paradise. The man is so enamored with her that he cannot sleep or eat, and he spends all his time thinking about her. He compares her beauty to the sun, the moon, and the stars, and he longs to be with her. De la flor de paradís is a monophonic song, which means that it is sung by a single voice without any accompaniment. It is written in the French language and is composed of three stanzas, each with four lines. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a range of only five notes. The song is characterized by its romantic and poetic lyrics, which are typical of medieval courtly love songs. It is also notable for its use of imagery and metaphor to describe the beauty of the woman the man loves. The flower of paradise is a symbol of perfection and beauty, and the man's love for the woman is portrayed as pure and idealized. De la flor de paradís was likely performed at courtly gatherings and other social events in the 14th century. Today, it is still performed by musicians who specialize in medieval music, and it is considered a classic example of medieval courtly love songs.

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