The Aldrich book of catches.
Hall, Ray.
Ravenscroft, Thomas,1592?-1635?
Ravenscroft, Thomas,1592?-1635?Deuteromelia.
Ravenscroft, Thomas,1592?-1635?Melismata.
Melvill, David,active 1600-1612.
Lant, Thomas.
London : Ashworth Informatics,
c2009.
"The first printed catch book, Pammelia, appeared in 1609. This was followed by Deuteromelia (1609) and Melismata (1611) all edited by Thomas Ravenscroft. This book provides the first complete transcription of those catches, together with two important manuscript collections by Lant (1580) and Melvill (1612). The music is complemented by extensive research notes"--Cover.
Includes bibliography and index.
Nature : seasons, birds and beast -- Meat and drink -- Love : sweet and sour -- Life's ups and downs -- Sing after me -- Narratives : multi-verse rounds -- Devotional (vernacular) -- Devotional (Latin).
Glees, catches, rounds, etc.