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Hoyda, hoyda, jolly rutterkin
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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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.
TTB · Jonathan Goodliffe
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Hoyda, hoyda, jolly rutterkin by William Cornysh — Lyrics
Hoyda, hoyda, jolly rutterkin.'
Hoyda, hoyda, like a rutterkin.
Rutterkin is come unto our town,
In a cloak without coat or gown,
Save a ragged hood to cover his crown.
Rutterkin can speak no English.
His tongue runneth all on buttered fish
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About Hoyda, hoyda, jolly rutterkin
This lively English partsong from the Renaissance is set for three male voices (TTB). The music bounces with a robust, almost boisterous energy, perfectly capturing the character of the text. It depicts the arrival of a mysterious foreigner, the 'jolly rutterkin', who speaks no English and seems to bring a mix of good fortune and rough habits. The composer employs simple, direct musical ideas that mirror the folk-like quality of the words, creating a charming and humorous musical portrait of this unusual visitor.
