4 'Italian Soneta's for 3: two Trebles and a Base with a Through Base. 4 Bookes'
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 79
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
4 'Italian Soneta's for 3: two Trebles and a Base with a Through Base. 4 Bookes'
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 79
Summary
4 anonymous sonatas for three string instruments and basso continuo, probably all by Italian composers, [1670-1682].
Date
[1670-1682]
Language
English
Physical facet
4 part-books now bound in one volume, iii + 33 leaves. Part i, 2 bifolia folded inside a third; ii, incorrectly quired as 4, formerly consecutive bifolia; iii, quire of 6, with correction pasted to fol. 19; iv, quire of 6. Each within white paper covers. Watermark: coat of arms, countermark, CDC, or CDG, resembling Heawood 354, and Fools Cap, CDC or CDG. Ruling: 10 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling at both edges.
Physical extent
1 box
Custodial history
This item is a part of the Music School collection of printed and manuscript music, which was originally bequeathed to the University of Oxford by William Heather (c 1563-1627), and gradually added to until the end of the 18th century.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
17th century
Trio sonatas
Sonatas (Violins (2), viola da gamba, continuo)
