sirventes
music
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A sirvente is a type of song originating from the Provençal troubadours. These songs were typically moral or religious in nature and often satirized social vices. The term "sirvente" comes from the Occitan word for "servant's song".1
In the context of medieval music, sirventes were a form of monophonic song that dealt with didactic, political, or personal matters, sometimes in a satirical manner. They were distinct from other troubadour and trouvère songs that focused on themes of chivalry and courtly love.2
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