Thomas Bateson (ca.1570 - 1630)
The first set of English MADRIGALES; to 3. 4. 5. and 6. voices.
Newly composed by Thomas Bateson practicioner in the Art of Musicke,
and Organist of the Cathedral Church of Christ in the Citie of Chester.
1604. in London printed by Thomas Este.
No.28 "Music, some think no music is"
bar1-12 : Music, some think, no music is,
Unless she sing of toy and kiss;
bar12-21 : And bring to wanton tunes fie fie,
Or tittle tattle, or I’ll cry:
bar21-34 : But let such rhymes no more disgrace
Music, sprung of heav’nly race.
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