Author: Temitopé Oluwatosiǹ Popoola Ph.D
Journal of Music Composition
Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 69-75, February 2026
Received: 12 Dec. 2025 |
Accepted: 23 Dec. 2025 |
Published: 5 February 2026
Musical Analysis
Compositional Procedures and Analysis of Odun Oloyin
Odun Oloyin (“Year of Honey”) is a choral composition for SATB voices with piano accompaniment, written in a tonal, diatonic, and melodic style. Set in E-flat major and cast in
a compound duple metre (6/8), the work unfolds in a through-composed design articulated as A–B–C–D–A. Its Moderato tempo, polyphonic texture, and mood of rejoicing and gratitude
reflect the festive atmosphere that accompanies Christmas celebrations in Nigeria.
The title itself evokes sweetness and renewal, symbolising the anticipation of a new year and the cultural richness that characterises the Nigerian festive season. The piece is intended for concert performance and has an approximate duration of 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
Analysis of Odun Oloyin
The composition is arranged for four voices (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) with piano
accompaniment. Its inspiration lies in the transformative ambience that emerges as Christian
communities prepare for Christmas, a period marked by heightened cultural expression, religious devotion, and social vibrancy.
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