Divisions and dance tunes with a copy of Christopher Simpson's The Division-Violist (London, 1659)
[Vet.] Mus. 184 c.8
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Divisions and dance tunes with a copy of Christopher Simpson's The Division-Violist (London, 1659)
Shelfmark
[Vet.] Mus. 184 c.8
Summary
Divisions and dance tunes with a copy of Christopher Simpson's The Division-Violist (London, 1659), mid-17th - mid-18th cent.
Date
mid-17th - mid-18th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
Manuscripts bound at the end of a printed volume. Leaves rulled with 10 5-lined staves with black marginal ruling.
Physical extent
48 Leaves
Custodial history
The printed volume was bought by John Covel (1638-1722) of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, in 1660. Owned by Richard Ramsbottom [Ramsbotham] in 1724.
Acquisition
Acquisition details unknown.
Subject
Violin music
17th century
Dance music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
Composers -- England -- Manuscripts
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
18th century
Variations (Viol)
Music
Viol music
Sonatas (Violins (2)
Songs, English
