Dear List, Does anyone know what the various time signatures mean that appear in Purcell's "Cupid, the slyest rogue alive"?
My edition starts in 2/2 (C-slash), then goes to "C-slash-3" which I interpret as 3/4 measures with the same duration as half the preceding 2/2 measures. Then it goes back to 2/2 and alternates between 2/2 and something denoted by a C-slash in mirror image (mirrored about the vertical). I guess it's a faster 2/2. If so, how much faster? Thanks, Peter. the next auto-quote is: The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world. (Democritus) /\/\ Peter Nightingale Telephone (401) 874-5882 Department of Physics, East Hall Fax (401) 874-2380 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
