Composer

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Antonio Zacara da Teramo

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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before 1414

Publication Date

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1977

Average_duration

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2:43

"Je suy navvrés tan fort, o dous amy/Gnaff' a le guagnele et io anch' to' togli'" is a 14th-century Italian madrigal composed by Antonio Zacara da Teramo. The piece is believed to have been composed in the late 14th century, and it is one of the earliest examples of the Italian madrigal. The piece is written for three voices, and it is divided into two distinct movements. The first movement, "Je suy navvrés tan fort, o dous amy," is a lamentation in which the speaker expresses his sorrow at the loss of his beloved. The second movement, "Gnaff' a le guagnele et io anch' to' togli'," is a playful dialogue between two lovers. The first movement is characterized by its mournful melody and its use of dissonance to convey the speaker's sense of loss. The second movement, on the other hand, is characterized by its lively rhythm and its use of wordplay to create a sense of playful banter between the two lovers. Overall, "Je suy navvrés tan fort, o dous amy/Gnaff' a le guagnele et io anch' to' togli'" is a beautiful example of the early Italian madrigal. Its use of melody, harmony, and wordplay to convey a range of emotions makes it a timeless piece of music that continues to be enjoyed by audiences today.

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