chanson
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- noun
- /ʃɑ̃ˈsɒn/
- Archaic
- Music students studied the structure of a fifteenth-century chanson in their history class.
Examples
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The choir performed a beautiful chanson from the Renaissance period at the concert.
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The museum's exhibition included manuscripts of several famous chansons by French composers.
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The chanson was beautifully performed by the choir.
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Many chansons were written during the Renaissance period.
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The choir performed a beautiful chanson that captivated the audience with its haunting melody.
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During the festival, we listened to various chansons that highlighted the rich heritage of French music.
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Many artists have been inspired by traditional chansons, incorporating their themes into modern compositions.
Synonyms
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A song for several voices sung without instruments, often from the Renaissance
Compounds
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A long Old French poem that tells stories of heroic knights and their deeds
How Polyphonic
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Chanson was also the name used long ago in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance for a written French 'song' for several voices, because it comes from Latin cantare ('to sing'). That's why music students still call those old multi-voice pieces 'chansons'.