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This lively canon for three equal voices by Henry Purcell paints a vibrant sonic picture of a bustling market scene. The composer crafts an engaging interplay between the voices, mirroring the clamour and calls of a street vendor. The English text describes a variety of wares and attractions on offer, from fruit to exotic dancers and even religious and political figures, creating a humorous and energetic atmosphere. The music's canonic texture, where each voice enters successively with the same melody, generates a sense of continuous motion and lively excitement, perfectly capturing the spirit of the text and the era.