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Chi la gagliarda
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals, Villanellas
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6 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Chi la gagliarda by Giovanni Domenico da Nola — Lyrics
Chi la gagliarda donna vo imparare,
Venit' a nui che simo, mastri fini,
Che de ser' e de matina
Mai manchiamo, di sonare:
Tan tan tan tarira, tan ti ru ra.
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About Chi la gagliarda
This lively Italian secular song for STB voices opens with a robust rhythmic energy, immediately establishing a playful, dance-like character. The insistent, onomatopoeic vocalise of the refrain, "Tan tan tan tarira, tan ti ru ra," underscores the lighthearted, almost rustic feel, characteristic of villanellas. The text speaks of learning the "gagliarda" (a type of lively dance), presenting the singers as skilled masters ready to teach. The music's directness and its popular, vernacular Italian text combine to create a charming and engaging work, ideal for adding a touch of Renaissance verve to a programme.
