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The temple of dullness. With the humours of Signor Capochio, and Signora Dorinna. A comic opera of two acts. As it is Perform'd at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. The Music by Mr. Arne.
Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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The temple of dullness. With the humours of Signor Capochio, and Signora Dorinna. A comic opera of two acts. As it is Perform'd at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. The Music by Mr. Arne.
Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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An ode, written by the King of Prussia immediately after the victory which he gained over the combined armies of France and the Empire at Rosbach; Which was set to Music, and performed, in the Queen of Prussia's Apartment at Berlin, the fifth Day of last Month. Translated from the Berlin edition, with the Original French, on the opposite Pages.
Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786.Date: MDCCLVIII. [1758]- Books
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Church music reformed: or the art of psalmody universally explained unto all people. Containing, I. A new introduction to the grounds of music, teaching all the Rudiments thereof, in such a plain, familiar, and concise Method, as will enable most People, with a very little Trouble, to learn to sing the psalm-tunes correctly by Notes, according to Music, without the Help of a Master; also necessary Directions for pitching the tunes in their proper Keys; and a new Musical Dictionary. To which is prefixed a prefatory Discourse on the present Use of psal-mody; of the bad Performance of it in the Churches of London and Westminster, &c. Also of the new ludicrous Melodies composed by obsure Country Teachers of psalmody, which are daily creeping into Country Churches, with Reasons for laying those Tunes wholly aside, and for substituting a ̀̀set of proper Tunes, as have been best approved of by the best Masters of the last and present Age, with proper Hints for the general Improvement of Psalmody in public Worship, by one regular and uniform Manner of performing it in all Churches alike. II. Select portions of the psalms of David, properly adapted to a Set of grave and solemn psalm-tunes, both ancient and modern, being those Tunes which are now of common Use in most Churches, and were originally set forth by Authority, and are proper to be sung in all Churches and Chapels, &c. and of all the People together, with three excellent Hymns, for the three grand Festivals of Christmas, Easter, and Whitsuntide. The psalm-tunes are set in two parts, treble and bass, and figured for the Organ or Harpsichord, and are principally published for the Use of all Organists, Parish Clerks, Charity Children, and all other Lovers or Practisers of Church Music whatever. By John Arnold, Philo-Musicae, Author of the Complete Psalmodist, &c.
Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- Books
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The compleat psalmodist. In Four books. Containing I. An introduction to the grounds of music, both Theoretical and Practical, Vocal and Instrumental; teaching all the Rudiments of Music, and Composition in all its various Branches: To which is added, a new Alphabetical Dictionary, explaining, almost to the meanest Capacity, all such Greek, Latin, Italian, and French Words, as are generally made Use of in Music. II. A set of services, commonly called Chanting-Tunes; together with Four and Twenty excellent Anthems, composed of Solo's, Fuges, and Chorus's, after the Cathedral Manner. III. The whole book of psalm-tunes: Containing near Two-Hundred different Tunes, collected from the best Authors now extant; with several new Tunes, never before in Print, being proper for Parish Clerks, and useful to Country Congregations. IV. A set of divine hymns, suited to the Feasts and Fasts of the Church of England; with several Canons of Two, Three, and Four Parts in One. The whole is composed for One, Two, Three, Four, and Five Voices, according to the most authentic Rules, for the Use of Country Choirs. The third edition, with large additions. By John Arnold, Philo-Musicae.
Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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Several select portions of the Psalms, from Tate and Brady's version. collected for the use of churches, by a clergyman. Together with their proper tunes, revised and corrected by W. Thompson, Teacher of Music.
Date: M.DCC.LXIII. [1763]- Books
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The leicestershire harmony: containing a set of excellent psalm-tunes and anthems, composed, in modern taste, for Four Voices, By an Eminent Master of the County of Leicester. Published for the Use of Country Choirs. The second edition, with addtions. By John Arnold, Organist, Author of the Complete Psalmodist, Essex Harmony, Psalmist's Recreation, and Church Music Reformed.
Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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The psalm singer's assistant, or, a key to psalmody. Containing, a new, easy and familiar introduction. To which is added, An Astronomical Account of the Two Fundamental Keys in Music, Illustrated by the Copper-Plate No I. A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, suited to either the old or new version of the Psalms of David, to most of which some Psalm or Hymn of Dr. Watt's or Dr. Doddridge's are referred to. Also a Set of Tunes to particular Hymns selected from sundry Authors, and some never before published. A Variety of curious Anthems from our best Masters, with a Divine Ode, and the celebrated Mr. Purcell's Tedeum, To which is added, to this Second Impression, The true Division of an Octave, shewn on One perpendicular Scale, setting forth both the Flat and Sharp Keys in Music: On Copper-Plate No II. By John Crompton, of Southwold, Suffolk.
Date: 1778- Books
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A collection of psalms for the use of parish churches &c, The words Taken from the old & new Versions. To which is added a copious appendix Containing Several other Psalm & Hymn tunes by the most Eminent Masters the music compos'd & harmoniz'd by Peter Hellendaal senr, selected and arrang'd by Peter Hellendaal junr, and Inscrib'd by Him with the most profound Respect to the Worthy Patrons of the Charity & Sunday Schools of Great Britain. Price 12s. Enter'd at Stationers Hall.
Date: [1794]- Books
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The agreeable surprise. A comic opera. In two acts. By Mr. O'Keefe. The music composed by Dr. Arnold.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: M,DCC,LXXXV. [1785]- Books
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A Second edition, (with necessary improvements, which now render the sense entirely plain) of The lawfulness, excellency and advantage of instrumental music, in the public worship of God, but chiefly of organs. [Two lines of quotations]
Date: 1763- Books
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Thomas and Sally: Or, The sailor's return. A musical entertainment. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden. The music composed by Doctor Arne.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: M,DCC,LXVII. [1767]- Books
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Thomas and Sally: Or, The sailor's return. A musical entertainment. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden. The music composed by Doctor Arne.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: M,DCC,LXVII. [1767]- Books
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The maid of the mill. A comic opera. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. The music compiled, and the words written, by the author of Love in a village.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: M,DCC,LXV. [1765]- Books
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The chaplet. A musical entertainment. As it is perform'd by His Majesty's company of comedians at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. The music compos'd by Dr. Boyce.
Mendez, Moses, -1758.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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An Ode, to be performed at the Castle of Dublin, on the 30th of October, being the birth-day of His Most Excellent and Sacred Majesty George II. King of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland. By the special command of their excellencies, the lords justices, and general governors of Ireland. Set to music by Mr. Matthew Dubourg, chief composer and master of the music attending His Majesty's state in Ireland, and of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales's chamber music.
Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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The antiquity, dignity and advantages of music. A Sermon Preached in the Cathedral Church of Hereford, September 2, 1741. At the Anniversary Meeting of the Choirs of Worcester, Gloucester and Hereford, And publish'd at their Joint Request. By S. Croxall, D. D. Canon Residentiary of Hereford, and Chaplain in Ordinary to His Majesty.
Croxall, Samuel, 1688 or 1689-1752.Date: MDCCXLI. [1741]- Books
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Select portions of the Psalms of David, for the use of parish-churches; the words from the old version, and the music from the most approved compositions.
Date: [1780?]- Books
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A copious collection of those portions of the Psalms of David, Bible, and liturgy, which have been set to music, and sung as anthems in the cathedral and collegiate churches of England. Arranged in Chronological Order, according to the Times in which the several Musical Composers lived, And Published for the use of the church of York, under the direction of William Mason, M. A. Precentor of that Cathedral. By whom is prefixed, a critical and historical essay on cathedral music.
Date: MDCCLXXXII. [1782]- Books
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Portions of psalms, Selected from the Version of Brady and Tate, and adapted to Fifty-Tunes; In One, Two, Three, and Four Parts. Composed by, The late John Broderip, Organist of the Cathedral at Wells, and Robert Broderip, Organist in Bristol.
Date: [1798]- Books
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Williams's new universal psalmodist, containing I. A new and complete introduction to psalmody, or, the Art of Singing Psalms, &c. Interspersed with many useful Scales and Examples, explained in the most familiar Method ever yet publish'd. To which is added, new, plain and concise Rules for Composition. II. The most valuable collection of psalm and hymn tunes, canons and anthems, many of which were never before printed; also the Tunes, Anthems, &c. sung at the Magdalen, Foundling, Lock, and other Places of Worship in and about London, with Words adapted to each Tune. The whole compos'd in a new and easy taste, For two, three or four Voices, in the most familiar Keys and Cliffs now used and recommended by the most eminent Masters: The whole calculated to promote and improve this most excellent Part of social Worship; and thereby render it both useful and delightful in Country Choirs: Likewise, all Congregations and other religious Societies in Great Britain, Ireland and America.
Date: [1775?]- Books
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The compleat psalmodist: or the organist's, parish-clerk's and psalm-singer's companion. Containing I. A new and compleat introduction to the grounds of music, both Theoretical and Practical, ... Also the Art of Composition, made easy by plain and practical Rules, ... To which is added a new musical Dictionary, properly digested in alphabetical Order, explaining, almost to the meanest Capacity, all such Terms and Characters as generally occur in Music, derived from various Languages. II. A set of services, commonly called Chanting-Tunes; ... III. A set of grave and solemn psalm-tunes, both ancient and modern, containing near one Hundred different Tunes, ... with a great many new Tunes, composed by some of the most eminent Masters that ever existed. IV. A set of divine hymns, suited to the Feasts and Fasts of the Church of England; with several Canons of two, three, and four Parts in one. The Whole composed, according to the most authentic Rules, for one, two, three, four, and five Voices, and set in Score, in their proper Cliffs and Concert-Keys, with the Trillo's marked, and the Basses figured for the Organ: Principally published for the Use of all Churches and Chapels, in Cities and Towns corporate as well as in Country Villages and Parishes, throughout his Majesty's Dominions of Great Britain, Ireland, and Plantations abroad. The fifth edition, corrected, with large additions. By John Arnold, Philo-Musicae, Author of the Essex Harmony and Leicestershire Harmony.
Date: [1761]- Books
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Parochial music corrected: intended for the use of the several charity-schools in London, Westminster, &c. as well as for all congregations: Being plain and distinct rules for the more pleasing and correct performance of Psalmody, By the Children, &c. in their respective parish-churches. with psalms, hymns, and anthems, set to music, Which, being suitable to the Occasions of Charity-Sermons, may be sung on those Days. To which is added An easy Introduction to singing. The whole adapted, written, and composed, by H. Heron, Organist of St. Magnus, London-Bridge.
Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]- Books
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Select psalms of David, in the old version, set to music in two parts, tenor and bass; in the most familiar keys, being only a revival of the late mode of singing in public worship, (so much admired, for many ages, for it's beautiful simplicity) and calculated for giving the whole congregation an opportunity of joining in this sacred part of divine service.
Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Sacra concerto: or, the voice of melody. Containing an introduction to the grounds of music; also, forty-one psalm-tunes, and ten anthems; Some of them being suited to Various Occasions. The Whole is composed in Three and Four Parts; being set forth in those Keys that are most agreeable to the Sense of the Words; and brought within the Compass of the Voice: being chiefly intended for the use of country choirs. The Whole being intirely New, and never before in Print. By Benjamin West, of Northmpton.
Date: M.DCC.LX. [1760]