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Almain a 5 ("The Choise")

Anthony Holborne · c. 1545–1602 · English
For 5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Level 2 · Intermediate — about ABRSM 5 · RCM 6, with the parts evenly matched
DanceLesser-known

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Ensemble
Viol consort
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 2 min
Composed
1599
Era
Baroque

Notes

Five-part almain from the 1599 print, for viols, violins or wind instruments

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2 min
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
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5 min
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Pavan a 5 ("Decrevi")
5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Viol consort5 violas da gamba (or violin)
5 min
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Viol consort5 violas da gamba (or violin)
5 min
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2balanced
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Viol consort5 violas da gamba (or violin)
3 min
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Viol consort5 violas da gamba (or violin)
4 min
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Viol consort5 violas da gamba (or violin)
4 min
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
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6 min
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2balanced
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Viol consort5 violas da gamba (or violin)
MinorSlowLesser-known
2balanced
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Viol consort5 violas da gamba (or violin)
4 min
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5 violas da gamba (or violin)
Viol consort5 violas da gamba (or violin)
5 min
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