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Francesco Bendusi, Opera nova de balli a quattro. Accomodati da cantare et sonare d'ogni sorte de stromenti (Antonio Gardane, Venice 1553).

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This collection of ensemble dance pieces has an important place in the history of instrumental music of the 16th century, since it is not only the first but also one of the rare Italian publications of its kind.
The narrow range of all the parts makes them suitable for any kind of instruments, not least the crumhorn.
1. Pass’e mezo ditto il Romano
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2. Moschetta
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3. Desiderata
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4. Pietoso
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5. Speranza
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6. La mala vecchia
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7. Il Stocco
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8. Doi stanchi
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9. La falilela
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19. Bandera
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22. Il ben ti vegna
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23. Pass’e mezo ditto il Compasso
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