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Better music ne'er was known
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Better music ne'er was known by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry — Lyrics
Better music ne'er was known,
Than a pair of hearts in one.
Let each other that hath been
Troubled with the gall or spleen,
Learn of us to keep his brow
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About Better music ne'er was known
Charles Parry’s part-song Better music ne’er was known sets an English text that extols the virtues of contented love as the source of true happiness. It suggests that a shared, harmonious union can overcome life’s troubles, keeping the heart light and the brow smooth. The piece is written for SATB choir and advocates for mirth and joy as vital forces that sustain the spirit, even in the face of mortality. It is a delightful example of an English secular part-song, ideal for choirs seeking engaging and uplifting repertoire that celebrates the simple pleasures of life and companionship.
