Composer

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John Dowland

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Lute Song

Compose Date

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1597

Publication Date

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1597

Average_duration

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3:02

'Come again, sweet love doth now invite' is a famous lute song composed by John Dowland, an English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer. The song was composed in the late 16th century and was first published in Dowland's collection of lute songs, 'The First Booke of Songes or Ayres' in 1597. The song is written in the key of G major and has a simple, yet elegant melody that is accompanied by a lute. It is a four-voice composition that features a repeating bass line and a simple harmonic structure. The song is in a binary form, with two sections that are each repeated. The lyrics of the song are a love poem that invites the beloved to return and rekindle their love. The poem is written in a pastoral style, with references to nature and the countryside. The first verse reads: Come again, sweet love doth now invite, Thy graces that refrain, To do me due delight, To see, to hear, to touch, to kiss, to die, With thee again in sweetest sympathy. The song has a gentle and melancholic character, which is typical of Dowland's music. It is a perfect example of the Elizabethan lute song, which was a popular genre of music during the Renaissance. The lute song was a form of art music that was performed in the courts and the homes of the wealthy. It was often accompanied by a lute, which was a popular instrument during the Renaissance. 'Come again, sweet love doth now invite' is one of Dowland's most famous compositions and has been performed and recorded by many musicians over the years. It is a beautiful example of Renaissance music and is still enjoyed by audiences today.

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