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Cynthia, thy song
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Cynthia, thy song by Giovanni Croce — Lyrics
Cynthia, thy song and chanting,
So strange a flame in gentle hearts awaketh,
That every cold desire wanton love maketh,
Sounds to thy praise and vaunting,
Of syrens most commended,
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About Cynthia, thy song
Giovanni Croce's Cynthia, thy song is a rich SSATB madrigal in English. The composer masterfully employs the five voices to explore the text's imagery of music as a revitalizing force. The voices weave together, creating a polyphonic texture that reflects the 'strange flame' and 'delightful tunes' described in the lyrics. The music vividly portrays the idea that Cynthia's song awakens dormant desires and revives those lost to 'perpetual slumber', rather than causing harm. This secular Renaissance part-song offers a sophisticated and engaging musical setting of the poem.
