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Bettelmanns Hochzeit
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Bettelmanns Hochzeit — Lyrics
Widele, wedele, hinterm Städtele hält der Bettelmann Hochzeit.
Pfeift das Mäusele, tanzt das Läusele, schlägt das Igele Trommel.
Widele, wedele, hinterm Städtele hält der Bettelmann Hochzeit.
Widele, wedele, hinterm Städtele hält der Bettelmann Hochzeit.
Bellt das Hündele, miaut das Kätzele und das Schweinele grunzet.
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About Bettelmanns Hochzeit
This traditional German folk song for SATB choir captures the boisterous and joyful spirit of a beggar's wedding. The music is likely to reflect the lively, dance-like atmosphere described in the text, with a clear, accessible melody and perhaps imitative interplay between the voices. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a rustic celebration, with animals joining in the merriment and music. The text invites the choir to portray the sounds of the animals and to create a celebratory sound world, making it a charming and engaging choice for a mixed-voice ensemble looking for a piece with a strong narrative and folk character. Its straightforward nature suggests it would be suitable for a variety of choir levels.
