Excerpt from Venus and Adonis: A Masque
Another sign used for some sort of shake is (y). It is frequently met with in ms. Music of the period more generally accompanied by dots (y or X). I have not seen an explanation of this sign showing exactly which of the numerous kinds of shake in use at the time is intended; but perhaps this is a matter of -no great importance, so long as some kind of shake is introduced.
The time-signatures in this edition are those employed in the mss.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the world of 17th-century English court masques, focusing on the collaboration between the composer John Blow and the playwright Thomas Betterton. The main subject of the book is the masque Venus and Adonis, which was performed for King James II in 1683. The author examines the historical context of the masque, including the political and social tensions of the time. It further explores the literary and musical elements of the work, highlighting the innovative techniques used by Blow and Betterton. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the masque's themes, which include love, beauty, and mortality, placing it within the broader context of Restoration literature and music. The book concludes with a discussion of the lasting significance of Venus and Adonis, which represents a significant contribution to the development of English musical theater. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334044182_0
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