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John Playford

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John Playford (1623–1686) was a London bookseller, publisher, minor composer and member of the Stationers' Company. He published books on music theory, instruction books for several instruments and psalters with tunes for singing in churches. He is perhaps best known today for his publication of The English Dancing Master in 1651.

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Type: Person
Area: United Kingdom
Born: 1623
Died: 1686
Labels: Harmonia Mundi

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