Montesardo and Costanza include pieces with the title "Calata". Montesardo's seems to be in common time and just repeats the formula I IV V. Costanza's is actually described as "di Fiorenza" and is 6/4 time and has a rather odd harmonic scheme - it starts in a major key and ends in a minor key. Millioni (1627) also has a Calata in D major and 3/4 time.
According to my rather out of date Harvard dictionary the Calata is a 16th century dance and Dalza is the only source of examples. Does anyone know of any other sources of Calatas in the intervening period. It seems strange that it should suddenly have resurfaced after such a long period. regards Monica -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
