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Profile of Clement Janequin

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Born:

c. 1485

Birthplace:

Châtellerault, France

Died:

1558 in Paris, France

Also known as:

Composer of descriptive chansons.

Type of Compositions:

He specialized in chansons and took it to a new degree by using descriptive elements such as imitating the sounds of birds.

Musical Work:

He published 2 masses and some psalm settings, but he was well known for his chansons. He has written approximately 286 chansons including his famous "Chansons like La Guerre."

Interesting Fact:

Clement Janequin was an ordained priest.
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