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Dedens Tournay
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · André Vierendeels
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Dedens Tournay by Thomas Crecquillon — Lyrics
Dedans Tournay, ville jolie
un jour passant mélancolie,
je pris alliance nouvelle
à la plus gente damoiselle
qu'il soit, je le vous certifie,
d'honnesteté, elle est saisie,
et croy, selon ma fantaisie,
qu'il m'en soit guère de plus belle
Dedans Tournay, ville jolie.
Cf. Marot's original rondeau:
Dedans Paris, ville jolie,
Un jour, passant mélancolie,
Je pris alliance nouvelle
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About Dedens Tournay
Thomas Crecquillon’s secular French chanson Dedens Tournay paints a vivid picture of a romantic encounter in a pretty town. The text describes a chance meeting with a charming young woman, leading to a new alliance formed with a kiss. The composer captures the lyrical nature of the poem, which speaks of finding one of the most beautiful and honest maidens. This four-part setting for SATB choir allows for a rich harmonic exploration of the text’s sentiments, bringing the narrative of love and beauty to life through intricate vocal lines characteristic of Renaissance chansons. It is a delightful example of secular part-music from the period.
