About Thomas Mace
Lived 1613 – 1709 (aged 95–96). Thomas Mace was a British musician, singer, composer, musicologist, viol player and music theorist.
Thomas Mace (1612 or 1613 – c. 1706) was an English lutenist, viol player, singer, composer and musical theorist of the Baroque era. His book Musick's Monument provides a valuable description of 17th century musical practice.
Biography
Born in 1612 or 1613, he played the lute from c. 1621, but his teacher if any is unknown. He also played the viol. He was a singer, termed a lay clerk, in the choir of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1635 until his death.
He died c. 1706.
Its large section on the lute contained a comprehensive lute tutorial and guide to the instrument,
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Who was Thomas Mace?
English lutenist, viol player, singer, composer and writer
When was Thomas Mace born?
Thomas Mace was born in 1613 in Cambridge.
When did Thomas Mace die?
Thomas Mace died in 1709 in Cambridge.
What was Thomas Mace's occupation?
Thomas Mace was a musician, singer, composer, musicologist, viol player and music theorist.
What nationality was Thomas Mace?
Thomas Mace was British.
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