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Glees, catches, rounds, etc
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The Words of the favorite catches and glees, which, with the elegant and humorous music, composed by the most eminent masters of the last and present age, will be performed at Ranelagh House, on the twelfth of May, by a considerable number of the best vocal and instrumental performers. The choral and instrumental parts are added, to give the catches and glees their proper effect in so large an amphitheatre; being composed, for that purpose, By Dr. Arne. This performance (the first of the kind every publicly exhibited in this or any kingdom) is introduced at the desire of many persons of quality, lovers and encouragers of good harmony and inoffensive humour.
Date: Printed in the year MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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The Second book, of the witty and entertaining exploits of George Buchanan, who was commonly called the king's fool. To which is added, witty and entertaining jests, &c.
Date: [1800?]- Books
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The second book of the Pleasant musical companion: being a choice collection of catches, for three and four voices. Published chiefly for the encouragement of the musical societies, which will be speedily set up in all the Chief Cities and Towns in England. Compos'd by Dr. John Blow, the late Mr. Henry Purcell, and other Eminent Masters.
Date: 1701- Books
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The Songster's polite tutor, Containing 1st. plain directions for learning to sing at sight. 2d. how to perform any song &c. in due order of time. 3d. to sing with elegance & taste in all the variety of graces. To which is added, a collection of the most celebrated songs, &c. for one two, & three voices, compos'd by several eminent masters. Pr. 2s.
Date: 1826- Books
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The Essex harmony: Being a choice collection of the most celebrated songs and catches now in vogue: several never before published: for one, two, three, four, and five voices. Volume I. The third edition, with additions. By John Arnold, philo-music,̆ organist of Great-Warley, Essex.
Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]