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In music a voluntary is a piece of music, usually for an organ, that is played as part of a church service. In English-speaking countries, the music played before and after the service is often called a 'voluntary', whether or not it is so titled.
In music a voluntary is a piece of music, usually for organ, which is played as part of a church service. The word “voluntary” can be used for the title of a piece of music.
10 Voluntaries, Op.7 (Stanley, John) Movements/Sections. 10 pieces. First Publication. 1754. Genre Categories. Voluntaries; For organ; Scores featuring the organ;
- 1754
- Ten Voluntaries for the Organ or Harpsichord
- 10 pieces
10 Voluntaries for the Organ (Boyce, William) This page is only for complete editions and multiple selections from the collection here. For arrangements, new editions, etc. see (or create) separate pages for individual works linked in the General Information section below. Movements/Sections.
- Boyce, William
- Ten Voluntaries for the Organ or Harpsichord
- RISM A/I: B 4176
Jun 14, 2020 · My setting of the sadly neglected English composer and organist William Walond’s beautifully crafted ‘Cornet’ Voluntary in G Major (Op. 1, No. 5).
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- Aubrey Tucker
12 Voluntaries and Fugues for the Organ or Harpsichord (Handel, George Frideric) The attribution of these voluntaries to Handel is doubtful, hence they have no HWV numbers.
The voluntary has its roots in 15th century Tudor England, with the beginnings of pure organ music (as opposed to accompanimental organ music). The three forms in use during this period were the meane , based on a chant melody; the pointe , an imitative piece based on a short, non-chant motive; and the voluntary , literally a "volunteered ...