The Lark of Saffron

The Lark of Saffron is a form of music used to commemorate important events originally devised by the elf Thelire Sisterslengths. The form guides musicians during improvised performances. A chanter recites nonsensical words and sounds while the music is played on a aro, three to six iki and a ipivi. The musical voices bring melody and counterpoint. The melody has mid-length phrases, while the counterpoint has long phrases throughout the form. Pitches are densely packed in clusters as music moves from chord to chord. It is performed without preference for a scale and in free rhythm. Throughout, when possible, performers are to use grace notes and make trills.

• The chanter always does the counterpoint melody and should bring a sense of motion. The voice stays in the high register.
• The aro always does the main melody and should feel mysterious.
• Each iki always does the main melody and should feel tender. The voice stays in the buzzy low register.
• The ipivi always does the main melody and should be lively. The voice stays in the piercing high register.
• The Lark of Saffron has a simple structure: a lengthy passage.
• The simple passage is moderately fast, and it is to become softer and softer.

Events

• In midspring of 244, The Lark of Saffron was created by the elf Thelire Sisterslengths in Valebrother