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A round of three country dances in one
Staff Notation • Secular, Canons
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A round of three country dances in one by Thomas Ravenscroft — Lyrics
Now foot is as I do Tom Boy Tom,
Now foot is as I do Swithen a
And Hick so must trick it all alone
Till Robin come leaping in between a
The cramp is in my purse full sore
No money will bide therein a
And if I had some salve therefore
O lightly then would I sing a
Hey hoe, the cramp a.
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About A round of three country dances in one
Thomas Ravenscroft's A round of three country dances in one captures a lively, almost chaotic scene of rural merrymaking. The English lyrics paint a picture of a dance where multiple partners enter and exit, with the refrain "Now foot is as I do..." suggesting an informal, call-and-response structure. The music is set as a canon for SATB voices, a technique that creates a sense of continuous movement and overlapping melodies, mirroring the intricate steps of the dances described. The text also humorously touches on financial woes, adding a touch of relatable realism to the festive atmosphere. It's a charming example of early 17th-century English secular part-music, demonstrating Ravenscroft's skill in crafting engaging, imitative vocal works.
