John Dowland (1563–1626)

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John Dowland (1563–1626)

1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

  • The first great English song composer. Expert lutenist.
  • Beautiful melodies in his songs.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Come again, sweet love doth now invite
Fine knacks for ladies
In darkness let me dwell

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This selection is called: “Come again, sweet love doth now invite”
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This selection is called: “Fine knacks for ladies”
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This selection is called: “In darkness let me dwell”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]

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