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Dieu doint le bon iour
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Dieu doint le bon iour by Claude Gervaise — Lyrics
Dieu doit le bon jour à mon amie
que je ne vis depuis hier soir
or ne soyes plus endormie,
car votre ami vient vous voir.
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About Dieu doint le bon iour
Claude Gervaise's Dieu doint le bon iour is a secular French chanson for SATB choir. The text expresses the singer's longing for his beloved, who he has not seen since last night. He urges her to wake up, as he has come to see her and wishes to make his heart known. The music captures the sentiment of courtship and affection, a common theme in Renaissance chansons. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic interplay as the composer develops the lyrical sentiments, painting a vivid picture of a lover's plea and devotion. This piece offers a charming example of French secular part-music from the period.
