Composer

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Jaquemin de Senleches

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Virelai

Compose Date

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ca. 1385

Publication Date

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1949

Average_duration

:

2:52

"En ce gracieux tamps joli" is a medieval chanson composed by Jaquemin de Senleches in the 14th century. The exact date of its composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written around 1380. The chanson is written in the Ars Nova style, which was popular in France during the 14th century. The chanson is in three movements, with each movement having a different melody and text. The first movement is in a rondeau form, with the refrain "En ce gracieux tamps joli" repeated throughout the piece. The second movement is a ballade, with the refrain "Je me merveil" repeated throughout. The third movement is a virelai, with the refrain "Je ne vis onques la pareille" repeated throughout. The chanson is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, which were innovative for the time. The use of isorhythm, where a repeating rhythmic pattern is used throughout the piece, is also a notable feature of the chanson. The chanson is also notable for its use of dissonance, which was not common in music of the time. The text of the chanson is a love poem, with the speaker expressing their admiration for their beloved. The use of courtly love conventions, such as the use of metaphors and the idealization of the beloved, is also a notable feature of the text. "En ce gracieux tamps joli" premiered in the court of Charles VI of France, where Jaquemin de Senleches was a musician. The chanson was well-received and became popular throughout France. It has since become a staple of medieval music and is still performed today.

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