Douce Dame Jolie

Douce Dame Jolie “Douce Dame Jolie“, sometimes referred to only as ’Douce Dame’, is a song from the 14th century, by the French composer Guillaume de Machaut. The song is a virelai, belonging to the style ars nova, and is one of the most often heard medieval tunes today. Most modern recordings omits the lyrics, however. One of the most famous musical pieces of the Middle Ages, ’Douce Dame’ has been performed by a plethora of artists, mostly but not always in medieval style.