Chanson
(shan-SOHN)
[Fr., song]
French polyphonic song of the Middle Ages and Renaissance set to either courtly or popular poetry.
See also Burgundian chanson.
SUGGESTED LISTENING EXAMPLE:
- chanson, Renaissance:
Lassus: O vin en vigne - W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank --
Disc 2, Track 44
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