The alba is a genre of Old Occitan lyric poetry. It describes the longing of lovers who, having passed a night together, must separate for fear of being discovered.
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Place of OriginSouthern France (Occitania); a genre of Old Occitan lyric poetry composed by the troubadours of the 11th and 12th centuries. 1 Defining TraitDescribes the longing of lovers who, having passed a night together, must separate at dawn for fear of being discovered, often featuring a sentry figure (the guaita) who warns them the hour has come. 1 Connections
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1. Alba (poetry) (Wikipedia)
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The alba (Old Occitan: [ˈalba]; "sunrise") is a genre of Old Occitan lyric poetry.
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