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  1. Chanson - Wikipedia

    In modern-day France, chanson or chanson française is distinguished from the rest of French "pop" music by following the rhythms of the French language rather than those of English and …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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.

  4. CHANSON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    There’s no equivalent of Broadway in Paris, and thus no long tradition of musicals done on stage, so many of the French movies are set in actual locations, with seemingly real people who …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. Playlist les classiques de la chanson française

    Notre playlist YouTube consacrée à la chanson française et à ses grands classiques est une véritable invitation au voyage dans l'histoire musicale de la France.

  8. chanson - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 24, 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 | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CHANSON meaning: 1. a song, especially a song in French that is sung as part of a show: 2. a song, especially a…. Learn more.

  10. 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 …