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A Riddle-Song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A Riddle-Song by Jennifer Bastable — Lyrics
Purple, yellow, red, and green,
The king cannot reach it, nor the queen;
Nor can old Noll, whose power's so great:
Tell me this riddle while I count eight.
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About A Riddle-Song
Jennifer Bastable’s A Riddle-Song opens with a playful interplay of voices, introducing a charming, secular text. The music follows the enigmatic riddle, which describes something colourful and beyond the reach of royalty, before a sudden shift with the mention of Richard of York. The composer uses the SSATB voicing to create a rich, resonant texture, perfectly suited to the unfolding mystery and the slightly more dramatic turn of events towards the end. This is an engaging and characterful part-song for an experienced choir, offering both musical and lyrical intrigue.
