Noun
English lutenist and composer of songs for the lute (1563-1626)
Source: WordNetMy 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
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
English written lute music only began around 1540, however, the country produced numerous lutenists, of which John Dowland (1563–1626) is perhaps the most famous. Source: Internet
Peter Holman (with Paul O'Dette), "John Dowland", Grove Music Online. Source: Internet
Scores The Collected Lute Music of John Dowland with lute tablature and keyboard notation has been transcribed and edited by Diana Poulton and Basil Lam, Faber Music Limited, London 1974. Source: Internet
Warlock 1970, p.26-7 Private life John Dowland was married and had children, as referenced in his letter to Sir Robert Cecil. Source: Internet