Toll Nelson's knell - Attwood, Thomas

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"Dirge to the memory of Lord Viscount Nelson, publ. Monzani & Go, music sellers to the HRH the Prince of Wales. Attwood, as organist of St Paul's, contributed music to Nelson's state funeral in January 1806, including a Grand Dirge for the organ. This dirge is entirely different, being intended for glee club, or other secular, use."

⌛ Period → Classical

◈ Genre / Form Glees

♯ Key D minor

⁄ Time Signature 4/4

♬ Voicing → ATTB, SATB

◆ Difficulty

Elementary

↕ Range E2 – D5

¶ Language → English

Measures 88

Texture mixed texture

Parts 4

Instruments A cappella

Pages 6

CPDL # 70443

Editor James Gibb

Posted 2022-08-16

License CPDL License

♫Pitch Ranges

Soprano

A3 – D5

Alto

F3 – B-4

Tenor

D3 – G4

Bass

E2 – D4

¶Lyrics / Text

Toll Nelson's knell; a soul more brave Ne'er triumph'd on the green-sea wave. Sad o'er the hero's honour'd grave, Toll Nelson's knell. The ball of death unerring flew; His cheek has lost its ardent hue, He sinks amid his gallant crew. Toll Nelson's knell Yet lift, brave chief thy dying eyes; Hark, loud huzzas around thee rise; Aloft the flag of conquest flies; The day is won. The day is won: peace to the brave; But, whilst the joyous streamers wave, We'll think upon the victor's grave. Peace to the brave.

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