Hubert Waelrant
(c.1517 - 1595)

Waelrant : Musiciens qui chantez à plaisir : illustration

Musiciens qui chantez à plaisir
(S.A.T.B. (or A.T.T.B.))
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Pub. 1592. This edition is offered at original pitch for S.A.T.B. or transposed down a fourth for A.T.T.B.
Lyrics: Anon

Musiciens qui chantez à plaisir,
Qui grignotez, refringuotez la note,
Prenez un ton tout doux, et à loisir,
Signifiant ce que le chant dénote.
Accordez-vous ainsi que la linotte,
Qui prend plaisir en son chant gracieux.
Soyez experts d'oreilles et des yeux,
Ou autrement il voudrait mieux vous taire.
Et je vous prie que vous soyez soigneux
De ne chanter si nous n'avez à boire.

Ye musicians that sing at will,
That make divisions and ornamentation,
Adopt a soft tone and, in just time,
Mindful of the song's meaning.
Conduct yourselves like the linnet,
That takes pleasure in its graceful song.
Be adept of ear and eye,
Or it would be better to be silent.
But I humbly ask you to make sure
Not to sing if you have nothing to drink.