Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
Malsimmes
English translation:
Malsimmes / Malle Symen / 'Crazy Simon'
Added to glossary by
Adam Smith
Jun 18, 2004 21:20
19 yrs ago
Dutch term
Malsimmes
Non-PRO
Dutch to English
Art/Literary
Music
Name of a piece of music by the composer Jacob Van Eyck - would like to know what it means please. Also titled 'Malle Symen' if that is of any help.
Proposed translations
(English)
3 +3 | Malsimmes / Malle Symen / 'Crazy Simon' | Adam Smith |
4 +1 | Funny/ weird Simon | Jacqueline van der Spek |
Proposed translations
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27 mins
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Malsimmes / Malle Symen / 'Crazy Simon'
Since the piece is called "Malsimmes / Malle Symen" I wouldn't translate, but include 'Crazy Simon' as explanation, e.g.
"Malle Symen Quartet
Director : none
Year ensemble formed : 1994
Description : "Malle Symen" is a well-known tune from the 17th century. Quite a few composers (e.g. Sweelinck) used this tune as a base for their compositions. It is possible, that "Malle Symen" was also used as a term for a foolish character from the theater. "Malle" means 'crazy' while "Symen" is a version of the name 'Simon'. "
ref. http://gfhandel.org/bleissa/pipe/pipem.htm
"17. Malle Symen (Crazy Simon) "
ref. http://www.digitalphono.com/v/VerbruggenMarion/FlutesGardenO...
"Malle Symen Quartet
Director : none
Year ensemble formed : 1994
Description : "Malle Symen" is a well-known tune from the 17th century. Quite a few composers (e.g. Sweelinck) used this tune as a base for their compositions. It is possible, that "Malle Symen" was also used as a term for a foolish character from the theater. "Malle" means 'crazy' while "Symen" is a version of the name 'Simon'. "
ref. http://gfhandel.org/bleissa/pipe/pipem.htm
"17. Malle Symen (Crazy Simon) "
ref. http://www.digitalphono.com/v/VerbruggenMarion/FlutesGardenO...
Peer comment(s):
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writeaway
: good refs
10 mins
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Cheers! :-)
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Nanny Wintjens
45 mins
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Thank you!
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Maria van der Heijde-Zomerdijk (X)
50 mins
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Thank you!
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Mirjam Bonne-Nollen
11 hrs
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Thanks!
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shineda
: 'crazy' seems too harsh for 'malle'. it's more like 'funny' or may be 'foolish'
15 hrs
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Perhaps you should read the references first before commenting - that is the 'correct' name for this piece of music!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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26 mins
Funny/ weird Simon
HTH,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
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