Date:1609 Description:“I Lay with an Old Man” is a humorous English song by Thomas Ravenscroft, included in his Deuteromelia (1609). This piece falls under the category of a “catch,” a type of English round or canonic song that was popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The song …
Date:Early 16th century (circa 1500s) Description:“Hoyda, Hoyda, Jolly Rutterkin” is a spirited English Renaissance song, attributed to William Cornysh. The piece exemplifies the jovial and rhythmic character of early 16th-century English music, often associated with courtly entertainments and masques. Discussion:The song’s repetitive “Hoyda” refrain and catchy melody suggest it was …
Date:1597 Description:Gush Forth My Tears is a pavan composed by William Holborne and published in The Cittharn Schoole, a collection of songs and instrumental works. It shares thematic and musical similarities with Dowland’s Flow, My Tears, reflecting the intense emotional expression typical of late Elizabethan melancholy music. Discussion:Holborne’s piece is …