Composition: Musica Antiqua (Smith, John Stafford)
| Title | Musica Antiqua |
| Alternative title | {{TPtr}} :Musica Antiqua. A Selection of Music of this and other Countries, from the Commencement of the Twelfth to the beginning of the Eighteenth Century; Comprizing some of the earliest and most curious Motetts, Madrigals, Hymns, Anthems, Songs, Lessons & Dance Tunes, some of them now First Published from Manuscripts and Printed works of great rarity & value. The Whole calculated to shew the original sources of the Melody & Harmony of this Country; & to Exhibit the different Styles & Degrees of Improvement of the Several Periods. Selected and Arranged by John Stafford Smith, Organist to His Majesty. |
| Creators | John Stafford Smith (composer) |
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| Instrumentation | voices harpsichord |
| Number of movements | 2 |
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| First published | 1812 |
| Dedication | William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth |
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| Composition types | Motets, Madrigals, Hymns, Anthems, Songs, Dances |
| Language | English |
| Period | Renaissance |
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| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File |
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| view | Complete | — | London: Preston | 1812 | Volume 1 · view Volume 2 · view |
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