Incidental music arranged for two violins and bass
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 73
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Incidental music arranged for two violins and bass
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 73
Summary
Part-books for incidental music arranged for two violins and bass, c 1700.
Date
c 1700
Language
English
Physical facet
Part-books of 13, 11, 11, and 12 blank pages, now bound as one volume, ii + 42 pages. Formerly separate sheets stitched together (the distribution of the paper argues against former quiring) in three [or four (?)] books. Watermark, Coat of Arms, countermark AB, as in MS. Mus. Sch. c. 72. Ruled with 12 5-line staves, red margins.
Physical extent
1 box
Custodial history
This item is 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 -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Incidental music
17th century
Music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
18th century
Trios (Violins (2), continuo), Arranged
