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Im Mayen, Tertium
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Im Mayen, Tertium by Ludwig Senfl — Lyrics
Im meyen, im meyen hört man die hanen kreen,
freu dich du schöns braun megetlein,
hilf mir den habern säen,
bist mir vil lieber dann der knecht,
ich tu dir deine alte recht.
Es seinde zwölf monat im ganzen langen jare,
das sagen uns die weisen ganz und gar für ware,
ein jedes hat sein eigne art,
einer der zert, der ander spart.
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About Im Mayen, Tertium
This delightful secular partsong captures the essence of spring with its German text. Ludwig Senfl's Im Mayen, Tertium, for SATB choir, evokes the sights and sounds of May, with roosters crowing and the joyful anticipation of the season. The lyrics, celebrating a "beautiful brown maiden," express a preference for her over a servant, highlighting the simple pleasures and burgeoning romance associated with springtime. The music likely reflects this lighthearted and amorous mood, making it an ideal choice for a spring concert or a collection of Renaissance-inspired part-music. Its characterful melody, carried here in the tenor line, offers a memorable and engaging experience for both singers and listeners.
