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A Franklyn’s dogge leped over a style
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A Franklyn’s dogge leped over a style by Alexander Campbell Mackenzie — Lyrics
A Franklyn’s dogge leped over a style,
And hys name was littel Byngo,
B wiyth a Y, Y wiyth an N,
N wiyth a G, G wiyth an O,
They call’d hym littel Byngo.
Thys Franklyn, Syrs, he brewed goode ayle,
And he called it Rare goode Styngo!
S, T, Y, N, G, O!
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About A Franklyn’s dogge leped over a style
Alexander Campbell Mackenzie’s part-song A Franklyn’s dogge leped over a style draws on the witty, playful spirit of the Ingoldsby Legends. The text itself is a delightful nonsense rhyme, tracing the spelling of the dog’s name, Byngo, and the master’s ale, Styngo. Mackenzie sets this lighthearted verse for SATB choir, creating a charming and engaging piece. The music likely reflects the text’s humour and vivacity, making it an attractive option for choral programmers seeking something spirited and characterful from the tradition of English secular part-songs. Its clever wordplay and memorable names lend themselves to a lively musical interpretation.
