Contains compositions for the dance during the Medieval (14th cent. ) & Renaissance (16th cent.) eras. The selections chosen have a fast, distinctive rhythmic nature, the one exception being Byrd s Pavan the Earl of Salisbury, which captures the spirit of Elizabethan England. Very few dance compositions have survived 600 years despite the great popularity dancing surely had in all the classes. This book includes dance tunes from all parts of Europe. Most of the Renaissance music is from the lute repertoire. Also included are tunes for the Renaissance four-course guitar, vihuela, & the virginal. No editing changes have taken place. A CD with 27 tunes accompanies the text.
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