Dowland

Noun

Meaning

English lutenist and composer of songs for the lute (1563-1626)

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My favourite musician happens to be the same as Shakespeare's: John Dowland. His songs are sorrowful but heal the soul by their sweetness and courage. John Dowland

Abraham 1968, p.207 Suspicions of treason Dowland performed a number of espionage assignments for Sir Robert Cecil in France and Denmark; despite his high rate of pay, Dowland seems to have been only a court musician. Source: Internet

Also, some protagonists in Dick's short fiction are named Dowland. Source: Internet

A guitar recital may include a variety of works, e.g. works written originally for the lute or vihuela by composers such as John Dowland (b. Source: Internet

Dowland to thee is dear, whose heavenly touch Upon the lute doth ravish human sense; Spenser to me, whose deep conceit is such As, passing all conceit, needs no defence. Source: Internet

Dowland was dismissed in 1606 and returned to England; in early 1612 he secured a post as one of James I 's lutenists. Source: Internet

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