dowland
Definition
Proper noun: - John Dowland: An English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer, renowned for his melancholic songs (often called "ayres" or lute songs) and instrumental music for the lute. He lived from 1563 to 1626.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Dowland is considered one of the greatest composers of lute music.
- The concert featured several works by Dowland.
Advanced Usage
- "Dowland's Lachrimae": Refers to his famous set of instrumental pieces, "Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares," which are based on his song "Flow, my tears."
- The ensemble performed Dowland's Lachrimae with great emotion.
Variants and Related Words
- Dowlandian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of John Dowland or his music.
- The piece had a distinctly Dowlandian melancholy.
Synonyms
- Composer: A person who writes music.
- Lutenist: A person who plays the lute.
Related Phrases
- "To sing a Dowland": An informal phrase meaning to sing a song by John Dowland, often implying a sad or pensive song.
- At the gathering, she was asked to sing a Dowland.
Noun
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English lutenist and composer of songs for the lute (1563-1626)
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