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  1. Chanson - Wikipedia

    The chanson courtoise or grand chant was an early form of monophonic chanson, the chief lyric poetic genre of the trouvères. It was an adaptation to Old French of the Occitan canso. It was practised in …

  2. Chanson | French Vocal Music, Medieval Ballads & Troubadours

    Chanson, (French: “song”), French art song of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The chanson before 1500 is preserved mostly in large manuscript collections called chansonniers.

  3. What Is A Chanson? - Classical Serenade - YouTube

    What Is A Chanson? In this informative video, we'll dive into the world of chansons, a unique form of musical expression that holds a special place in classical music.

  4. What Is Chanson Music? A History of French Chanson Music

    Jul 15, 2021 · Chanson music refers to various eras of French song, from the monophonic chant of the Middle Ages to the polyphonic singing of the Renaissance. Modern chanson music connects …

  5. What is chanson music? - California Learning Resource Network

    May 18, 2025 · Chanson, translating directly as ‘song’ from French, is a genre deeply interwoven with French culture and history, characterized by its narrative depth, lyrical poetry, and emotive …

  6. Chanson - MuseCool - Music LessonsMuseCool – Music Lessons

    May 14, 2025 · What is Chanson ? Chanson is the French word for “song,” but in the context of music history, it refers to a rich and multifaceted tradition of French vocal music that spans from the …

  7. Chanson - Definition, Usage & Quiz | Ultimate Lexicon

    A chanson is a song, typically French and lyrical in nature, that originates from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. The term today encompasses a variety of modern French songs.

  8. chanson - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Oct 31, 2025 · Noun [edit] chanson (plural chansons) Any song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song. (obsolete) A religious song.

  9. Chanson - History of Sound

    Canción melódica Yé-yé Ambasse bey A chanson (UK: /ˈʃɒ̃sɒ̃/, US: /ʃɑːnˈsɔːn/, French: chanson française, [ʃɑ̃sɔ̃ fʁɑ̃sɛz]; lit. ‘French song’) is generally any lyric-driven French song, though it most …

  10. Chansons - New World Encyclopedia

    In a more specialised usage, the word 'chanson' refers to a polyphonic French song of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. Early chansons tended to be in one of the formes fixes, ballade, rondeau or …