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Au joly jeu
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 · Filippo Simone Lo Castro
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Au joly jeu by Clément Janequin — Lyrics
Au joly jeu du pousse avant,
Il fait bon jouer.
L'aultrier m'aloye esbaloyer,
Je rencontray la belle au corps gent,
Soubzriant doulcement, la vois baiser.
Elle en fait doute, mais je la boute,
Laissez, laissez, laissez trut avant.
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About Au joly jeu
Clément Janequin conjures a playful scene of courtship in this four-part French chanson. The text, sung in French by an SATB choir, describes a lively encounter and flirtatious exchange, evoking the joy and anticipation of a budding romance. The music mirrors the lightheartedness of the lyrics, with intricate vocal lines and a sense of spontaneous delight. It is a perfect example of secular Renaissance part-music, ideal for bringing a touch of playful elegance to a concert programme.
