BEDFORD (ARTHUR): - The Temple Musick: Or, an Essay Concerning the Method of Sings the Psalms of David, in the Temple, Before the Babylonish Captivity. Wherein The Musick of our Cathedrals is Vindicated, and supposed to be Conformable, not only to that of the Primitive Chr
London, Printed for the Author, and Sold by J. Woodward...., 1712. 8vo, pp. [xvi], 253 [254 Errata], gatherings O - Q in half-sheets with musical examples, browned and probably from a different press, contemporary panelled sheepskin, morocco label; front joint slightly cracked, lower rear joint slightly cracked, corners worn, other slight wear to binding, but generally a good copy. Bedford (1668 - 1745) is known in the theatrical world as the author of The Evil and Danger of Stage Plays (1706); he was on firmer theoretical and practical ground with the publication of the above book, which was also published in 1706. However, some of his concern about the theatre appears here as well, as he objects to the use in plays and operas of tunes associated with hymns. Another edition was published in 1707, and this edition of 1712 was the last to appear in his lifetime. ESTC on-line locates two copies in British libraries (the BL and Queens College, Oxford; and two in United States libraries (GEU-T and WaU).
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