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A48911 The present practice of musick vindicated against the exceptions and new way of attaining musick lately publish'd by Thomas Salmon, M.A. &c. by Matthew Locke ... ; to which is added Duelium musicum, by John Phillips, Gent. ; together with a letter from John Playford to Mr. T. Salmon by way of confutation of his essay, &c. Locke, Matthew, 1621 or 2-1677.; Phillips, John, 1631-1706. Duelium musicum.; Playford, John, 1623-1686? 1673 (1673) Wing L2777; ESTC R12529 37,614 90

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