Madrigals And Catches (1887)

by Frank Dempster Sherman

Book Overview

Madrigals and Catches is a collection of songs and poems compiled by Frank Dempster Sherman in 1887. The book is divided into two parts: madrigals and catches. Madrigals are songs that originated in Italy during the Renaissance period and are typically written for several voices. Catches are humorous songs that involve a play on words or a clever twist in the lyrics. The book contains a total of 54 pieces, with 36 madrigals and 18 catches. The madrigals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164855611
• ISBN13: 9781164855613
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"