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Blaison du beau tétin
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 · Benoît Huwart
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Blaison du beau tétin by Clément Janequin — Lyrics
Tetin refaict, plus blanc qu'un oeuf,
Tetin de satin blanc tout neuf,
Tetin qui fait honte à la rose,
Tetin plus beau que nulle chose ;
Tetin dur, non pas Tetin, voyre,
Mais petite boule d'Ivoire,
Au milieu duquel est assise
Une fraize ou une cerise,
Que nul ne voit, ne touche aussi,
Mais je gaige qu'il est ainsi.
Tetin donc au petit bout rouge
Tetin qui jamais ne se bouge,
Soit pour venir, soit pour aller,
Soit pour courir, soit pour baller.
Tetin gauche, tetin mignon,
Tousjours loing de son compaignon,
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About Blaison du beau tétin
Clément Janequin’s French chanson Blaison du beau tétin celebrates the beauty of a lover’s breast with playful and evocative imagery. The text, set here for SATB voices, compares the subject to satin, a rose, and ivory, praising its delicate shape and colour. The composer’s setting captures the lighthearted and sensual nature of the poem, a characteristic feature of secular Renaissance part-music. Janequin’s skilful handling of the vocal lines ensures a lively and engaging musical experience, making this a charming addition to any programme. The work is a delightful example of the French chanson tradition, focusing on themes of love and admiration in its lyrical content.
