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John Dowland was a composer of music for voice and the lute in Renaissance England. He is best known for the melancholy feeling of his compositions.
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What famous piece of music did Arcangelo Corelli compose?
Sonata of violin and lute (1677 his 1compositiontrio sonatas for 2 violins/cello (1681)
What were the original instruments in Greensleeves?
The tune was probably played first on the lute. No one knows the composer or the actual date of composition. The earliest documented source is "William Ballet's Lute Book" from about 1580; the manuscript is at Trinity College in Dublin. The words were added to the tune later.
What do you call someone who plays the Lute?
lute player
Which of the following was NOT a popular music activity in the eighteenth century home?
Playing Lute
Who is a guitar composer?
A lot of composers wrote for the guitar or the lute villa lobos is an example of one who wrote especially for guitar. the concerto "de aranjuez" is also a very notable classical guitar piece. by rodrigo
English composer john composed lute songs?
John Dowland
What has the author John Attey written?
John Attey has written: 'The first booke of ayres of foure parts' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, English Songs, Songs with instrumental ensemble, Songs, English 'The first booke of ayres of fovre parts' -- subject(s): Part-songs, Songs with lute
What instrument did Carlos gesualdo play?
Carlos Gesualdo was a composer that played the lute, guitar, and harpsichord.
What composer is known for writing music for lute?
JS Bach wrote a lot of great music for the lute. Also there is Gaspar Sanz, and others that I don't recall right now.
What nationality is the name Lute?
The name Lute is both English and German in origin. The English meaning of this name is string instrument and derived from the name Luther.
What famous piece of music did Arcangelo Corelli compose?
Sonata of violin and lute (1677 his 1compositiontrio sonatas for 2 violins/cello (1681)
What were the original instruments in Greensleeves?
The tune was probably played first on the lute. No one knows the composer or the actual date of composition. The earliest documented source is "William Ballet's Lute Book" from about 1580; the manuscript is at Trinity College in Dublin. The words were added to the tune later.
Why did Henry VIII stop playing the lute?
Henry VIII was taught the lute as a child, and was a noted composer, singer and instrumentalist. It appears he had a life-long love of music, and it is recorded that he owned a number of lutes when he died (1547). Perhaps he never stopped playing? -Martin Amos
When queen elizabeth 1 was a kid what was her dream?
She wanted to be a famous artist and played the lute as a child.
How was Henry VIII a famous musician if he did not play an instrument?
He did he played the Hurdygurdy,Recorders,Lute,Crumhorns and the shawm.
What do you call someone who plays lute?
lute player
What do you call someone who plays the Lute?
lute player
