Composer

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Cortona Codex Anonymous

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:11

'Plangiamo quel crudel basciare' is a 14th-century Italian madrigal composed by an anonymous composer known as the Cortona Codex Anonymous. The piece is believed to have been composed in the early 14th century, during the Ars Nova period of music. The madrigal is written for three voices and is characterized by its melancholic and mournful tone. The text of the piece is in Italian and tells the story of a lover who is lamenting the loss of his beloved. The title of the piece translates to "Let us weep for that cruel kiss" and the lyrics describe the pain and sorrow that the lover feels after being betrayed by his beloved. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is slow and mournful, with the voices singing in a homophonic texture. The second movement is more lively and features a faster tempo and more complex rhythms. The final movement returns to the slow and mournful character of the first movement, with the voices singing in a polyphonic texture. One of the most notable characteristics of 'Plangiamo quel crudel basciare' is its use of dissonance. The piece features many dissonant intervals, which were a hallmark of the Ars Nova period. The use of dissonance adds to the melancholic and mournful character of the piece, and helps to convey the pain and sorrow of the lover. 'Plangiamo quel crudel basciare' is an important example of early Italian madrigals and is a testament to the skill and creativity of the anonymous composer who wrote it. The piece has been performed and recorded by many ensembles and remains a beloved work of early music to this day.

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