Mathew Holmes lute book, c 1605-1615
Scope and Contents
The pieces which are chiefly dance music are by several composers. Some are by John Dowland, but the greater number are by D. B. Some of the tunes bear names, as An Roper's Delight; Robin, come away. Copied by Mathew Holmes. See also Dd.02.11, Dd.05.78.3, and Dd.09.33.
Dates
- Creation: c 1605-1615
Creator
- Dowland, John, c 1563-1626 (lutenist and composer) (Person)
- Holmes, Mathew, d 1621 (precentor and singing man, Christ Church, Oxford, and Westminster Abbey) (Music copyist, Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (42 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
In the library by 1861.
Physical Description
Paper
Repository Details
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