Composer

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Thomas Robinson

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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2:21

Passamezzo Galliard is a popular piece of music composed by Thomas Robinson, an English lutenist and composer, in the late 16th century. The piece is a galliard, a lively dance in triple time, and is based on the passamezzo chord progression, a common chord progression used in Renaissance music. The exact date of composition of Passamezzo Galliard is unknown, but it is believed to have been composed in the late 16th century, around the same time as Robinson's other works for the lute. The piece was first published in Robinson's collection of lute music, The Schoole of Musicke, in 1603. Passamezzo Galliard is a relatively short piece, consisting of a single movement that lasts around two minutes. The piece is written in the key of G major and is played on a six-course lute. The piece is characterized by its lively and energetic rhythm, with a strong emphasis on the first beat of each measure. The piece begins with a simple melody played on the upper strings of the lute, accompanied by a bass line played on the lower strings. The melody is then repeated with variations, with the bass line providing a steady rhythmic foundation. The piece then moves into a more complex section, with faster rhythms and more intricate melodic lines. The piece ends with a return to the original melody, played with a slightly different variation. Overall, Passamezzo Galliard is a lively and energetic piece of music that showcases Robinson's skill as a composer and lutenist. The piece has remained popular among lute players and enthusiasts of Renaissance music to this day, and is often performed as part of concerts and recitals.

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