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.