Composition: Popular Music of the Olden Time (Chappell, William)

Title Popular Music of the Olden Time
Alternative title Popular Music of the Olden Time; A collection of Ancient Songs, Ballads, and Dance Tunes, illustrative of the National Music of England. With short introductions to the different reigns and notices of the airs from writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Also a short account of the Minstrels. By W. Chappell, F.S.A. The Whole of the Airs harmonized by G.A. MacFarren.
Creators William Chappell (composer)
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Instrumentation piano
voice and piano
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First published 1855
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Composition types Music history, Folksongs, Dances, Ballads
Language English
Period Baroque
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Details Section Type Publisher Date File
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