The Star spangled banner a pariotic song
Picryl description: Public domain photo of musical notation for piano page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Good will to all! Christmas carol
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Narciso. Libretto. Danish & Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and Danish on facing pages; p. 37 misnumbered 3; p. 52-53 apparently filmed twice; "Argomento"/"Indhold"--p. 2-3. Poesien er af Herr Apostolo Zeno, fo... More
Thésée. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
les paroles sont de M. Quinault, & la musique de M. de Lully. (statement of responsibility)
Cunegonda. Libretto. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Venezia
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; "Argomento"--p. 3-4; apology--p. 5; scene descriptions--p. 8. Music by Antonio Vivaldi--New Grove. "Con licenza de' superiori, e privilegio"--title page. Interlocutori: C... More
Irene. Libretto. German & Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and German on facing pages; added title page in Italian; synopsis in Italian and German on p. 6-7; dance movements mentioned. "Die Music ist von Hrn. ... More
Dido, Königin von Carthago. Libretto. Libretto. German
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; pages not numbered; "Vorrede, an den, nach Standes Gebühr, geehrten Leser"--p. [5]-[12]. Music by Christoph Graupner--New Grove. Performers' names not given. Performance:... More
The royal Portuguez Mr. Isaac's new dance made for Her Majesty's birth...
the tune by Mr. Paisible ; engraven in characters & figurs [sic] for the use of masters writ by Mr. de la Garde ... and revis'd by the author ... (statement of responsibility) LC copy imperfect: 12th couplet su... More
The friendship Mr. Isaac's new dance for the year 1715
the tune by Mr. Paisible ; engraven in characters & figures for the use of masters writ by Mr. Pemberton ... (statement of responsibility) Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as facsimile pa... More
La clemenza di Tito drama per musica
del Sig. abbate Pietro Metastasio ; da recitarsi nel Teatro del Falcone in Genova ; dedicato alla nobilissima dama la signora Anna Spinola. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three Acts; ... More
Lampedo. Libretto. German Opera
von Herrn Oberappellationsrath Lichtenberg ; in die Musik gesetzet von Churfpfälzischen geistlichen Rath und Capellmeister Vogler ; von dem Hofe aufgeführt zur Feyer des 11ten Julii 1779. (statement of responsi... More
Trattato del ballo nobile - Dance instruction manual, Public domain
di Giambatista Dufort, indirizzato all' eccellenza delle signore dame, e de' signori cavalieri napoletani. (statement of responsibility) Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as facsimile page... More
Königssohn aus Ithaka. Libretto. German. Performance: Weimar
die Musik ist von Hofmeister ; aufgeführt zum erstenmal den 11. Februar 1797 auf dem Hoftheater zu Weimar. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Handwritten notes on title page. Libretto by ... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Motezuma. Libretto. Italian Opera. Performance: London
the music entirely new, by Signor Sacchini ; the translation by Bottarelli, Jun. teacher of languages. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in English with half title a... More
Sedecias. Libretto. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Venezia
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. In two parts; "Con pubblica approvazione"--title page. Music by Pasquale Anfossi--New Grove. Performers' names not given. Performance: Venezia, Accademia de' Rinnovati, 1789. (venue)
Li viecchie coffejate commeddeia pe museca
de Col'Antuono Feralintisco ; pe lo triato de li Shiorentine nchist'anno 1710 ; addedecata a l'autezza serenissema de la segnora prencepessa Darmstat. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. T... More
Trionfo della fedeltà. Libretto. Italian
di E.T.P.A. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; scene descriptions--p. [3]. Maria Antonia Walpurgis published her literary-musical works under the pseudonym Ermelinda Talea Pas... More
Hierone tiranno di Siracusa. Libretto. Italian
poesia d'Aurelio Aureli ; e musica singolare di D. Bernardo Sabadini organista della sudetta A.S. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; p. 18 and 31 apparently filmed twice; p. 1... More
Pirame et Thisbé. Libretto. Public domain libretto, Library of Congres...
paroles de M. la Serre ; musique de messieurs Francoeur & Rebel. (statement of responsibility) Either p. 97-98 are missing, or numbering jumps from 96 to 99; 2 sets of pages numbered as 121-122, bound in reverse order.
Elena. Libretto. Libretto. Italian, published in Venice
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; cover illustration; dedication, signed "Niccolò Minato"--p. [5]-[6]; foreword--p. [7]-[8]; "Argomento"--p. [9]-[12]; scene descriptions--p. [14]; "prologo"--p. [15]-[18].... More
Zenobia, regina de' Palmireni. Libretto. Libretto. Italian
de Antonio Marchi ; dedicata al merito sublime dell'illustriss. & eccell. Sig. Francesco Serra. marchese di Genoua &c. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dance movements menti... More
Europa riconosciuta. Libretto Opera - Performance: Milano
Two acts; dedication--p. 5-6; foreword--p. 7-8; "Argomento"--p. 9-10; dcene and ballet descriptions--p. 13-14. "Europa riconosciuta del VerazI segretario intimo, e poeta aulico di S.A.S. elettorale Palatina, e ... More
Mitridate. Libretto. Italian Opera. Performance: Wien
la poesia è del Sig. Apostolo Zeno, poeta, ed istorico di Sua Maestà Ces. e Catt ; la musica è del Sig. Antonio Caldara, vice-maestro di Cappella di Sua Maestà Ces., e Catt. (statement of responsibility) U.S. R... More
Contredanses; description des figures, plan des figures
LC v. 1 has spine title: Les plaisirs de l'Arquebuse; v. 2 has spine title: Recueil de danses. LC v. 4 not available at time of cataloging. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as facsimile p... More
Old glory waves a story - Public domain World War One sheet music
For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)
Since liberty rules the world - Public domain World War One sheet musi...
words and music by E.A. Tabbert. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notati... More
Adams and liberty - American song, public domain sheet music
"Adams and liberty" is written to the tune of the Anacreontic song, and this is believed to be the first American book publication of the music of that song. Published in "The American musical miscellany," page... More
Il trionfo di Dori, descritto da diversi, et posto in musica, à sei ...
Secular part songs, unaccompanied. Title from canto. Parts for canto, alto, tenore, quinto, sesto, and basso. Each part contains the dedication (verso of title page), signed by the publisher and inscribed to Le... More
Il trionfo di Dori, descritto da diversi, et posto in musica, à sei ...
Secular part songs, unaccompanied. Title from canto. Parts for canto, alto, tenore, quinto, sesto, and basso. Each part contains the dedication (verso of title page), signed by the publisher and inscribed to Le... More
Libro primo di Villanelle à 1, 2 et 3 uoci accommodate per qualsiuogl...
LC copy bound with: Libro primo di arie passeggiate à vna voce con l'intavolatura del chitarone. Roma, 1612. DLC
Hip, hip, hooray for the U.S.A - Public domain World War One sheet mus...
words and music by H.C. Hardley ; arranged by Billy James. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. "A song with the spirit of '76."--Caption. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress... More
America, musical notation - Public domain World War One sheet music
Rev. Samuel Smith ; lyric by R.L. Paxson ; arr. by C. Walter Wallace, N.A.O. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. "Dedicated to the Williamsport Chapter and the work of the American Red Cross." Al... More
Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, British Isles, 1950-1958
Public domain scan of a document from Alan Lomax's performing arts and music history collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Arien, musical notation - Public domain music sheet scan
Principally for voice (s) and continuo. Title from v. 1. v. 1, 1646; v. 2, 1651; v. 3, 1651; v. 4, 1651; v. 5 1661; v. 6, 1645; v. 7, 1648; v. 8, 1650. RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales), A/... More
Il primo libro delle fiamme vaghi et dilettevoli madrigali dell'eccel...
Title from canto part. Twenty-five madrigals for canto, alto, tenore, basso, and quinto. Index by the first line of last page of canto and quinto part. The parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto in one volume.
[Musical treatises], Italy - Library of Congress performing arts encyc...
[compiled by Johannes Franciscus Preottonus]. (statement of responsibility) Title from: Census of medieval and renaissance manuscripts in the United States and Canada. F. 47r: Venice; f. 155r: Piacenza. Black a... More
[Musical treatises], Italy - Library of Congress performing arts encyc...
[compiled by Johannes Franciscus Preottonus]. (statement of responsibility) Title from: Census of medieval and renaissance manuscripts in the United States and Canada. F. 47r: Venice; f. 155r: Piacenza. Black a... More
The psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs of the Old and New-Testament
Picryl description: Public domain image of music song book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
League of Nations "the American Marseillaise"
words and music by Geo. S. Barlow. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. LC Copy 2 is a photocopy negative Staff notation. (language)
Neue kurtzweilige teutsche Lieder mit fünff Stimmen, welche gantz lie...
componirt durch Jacobum Regnart röm. key. maiestat. &c. musicum und vice Capellnmeister. (statement of responsibility) For discantus, altus, tenor, vagans, and bassus. Title from bassus part. Part for tenor co... More
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More
Il secondo libro de madrigali à cinque voci
di Andrea Rota Maestro di Cappella di Santo Petronio. (statement of responsibility) Title from canto part. The canto, tenore, alto, basso and quinto parts in one volume.
Music of Francis Hopkinson - Public domain American sheet music
Title from slipcase spine. In ink, in the hand of Francis Hopkinson. Songs, vocal duets, harpsichord music, and one violin duet. Composed by Hopkinson and various other composers, chiefly James Bremner. The voc... More
Music of Francis Hopkinson - Public domain American sheet music
Title from slipcase spine. In ink, in the hand of Francis Hopkinson. Songs, vocal duets, harpsichord music, and one violin duet. Composed by Hopkinson and various other composers, chiefly James Bremner. The voc... More
[Port Royal band books] during American Civil War
1. Bird of paradise : waltz -- 2. Come where my love lies dreaming / [Stephen Collins Foster] -- 3. Port Royal gallop -- 4. Q[uick] s[tep] from Martha -- 5. Lights of the days -- 6. Cavalry q[uick] s[tep] -- 7.... More
Secondo libro de madrigali senza nome a cinque voci
By Alfonso Fontanelli; attribution from RISM. Parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto bound in one vol.
Newe teutsche weltliche Madrigalia und Balletten so wol mit lebendigen...
For discantvs, qvinta vox, altvs, tenor, and bassvs. Title from discantvs.
Newe teutsche weltliche Madrigalia und Balletten so wol mit lebendigen...
For discantvs, qvinta vox, altvs, tenor, and bassvs. Title from discantvs.
La valse de l'esperance - Public domain American sheet music
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860
Susanna, musical notation, Stephen Collins Foster
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860
Meda songs. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Pictorial notation of an Ojibwa music board. Illus. in: Historical and statistical information respecting the history, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States / Henry Rowe Schoolcraft.... More
Fisher's Hornpipe [in G] [music transcription]
Meter: 4/4 Transcribed by Alan Jabbour, from a performance by Henry Reed. Rendition: 1r-2r-1r-2 Compass: 13 Key: G Strains: 2 (low-high, 4-4) Title change: The title appeared on the transcription as "Fisher's H... More
Appalachian music. Leather Britches [music transcription]. Note sheet.
Meter: 4/4 Transcribed by Alan Jabbour, from a performance by Henry Reed. Key: G Strains: 3 (low-middle-high, 4-4-4) Rendition: 1r-2-3-2-1r-2-3-2-1 Phrase Structure: ABAC QRQS A'B'A'C' (abac abde qrqs qrts a'b'... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Nerone. Libretto. German Opera. Public domain libretto, Library of Con...
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; pages not numbered; "Vorstellungen"--p. 5-6; "Täntze"--p. 6. "Die Music (ausser den wenigen mit dem * bezeichneten Arien) ist von dem Hrn. Orlandini, Capellmeister des Gr... More
Petermännchen 1. T. German. Public domain libretto, Library of Congres...
nach der Geistergeschichte des Herrn Spiess bearbeitet von Carl Friedrich Hensler ; die Musik dazu ist ganz neu verfasst von Herrn Joseph Weigl, Kapellmeister bey dem k.k. Hoftheater. (statement of responsibili... More
Rote Käppchen. Libretto. German. Performance: Weimar
die Musik ist von Herrn Dieter von Dietersdorf [i.e. Ditters von Dittersdorf] ; aufgeführt zum erstenmal den 7. Junius 1791. auf dem Hoftheater zu Weimar. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Projec... More
The Marseilles hymn in French & English - early American
For piano and medium voice.
The Musical repertory, Number I -III - early American
Includes Volumes 1, 2 and 3.
Iphigénie en Tauride. Libretto. Public domain libretto, Library of Con...
les paroles de M. Duché et la musique de M. Desmarets ; mise au théâtre par Mrs. Danchet et Campra. LXI. opéra. (statement of responsibility) "LXI. opéra." Detached copy: Prologue and five acts, with "Avertisse... More
Fleur d'épine. Libretto Opera. Public domain libretto, Library of Cong...
tirée d'Hamilton, par M de V * * * ; représentée pour la premiere fois par les comédiens Italiens ordinaires du roi le 22 Août 1776. (statement of responsibility) Includes melody line for Air de Fleur d'epine: p. 37-40.
Lucile. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
Price on title page: 24 sols avec la musique; music interspersed through text--p. 37-39.
Acis et Galatée. Libretto. Public domain libretto, Library of Congress
Les paroles de M. Capistron & la musique de M. de Lully. (statement of responsibility)
Psyché. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
les paroles sont de Mr. Corneille & la musique de M. de Lully. (statement of responsibility)
Scipione in Cartagine nuova. Libretto. Italian
poesía di Carlo Innocenzio Frugoni C.R.S. istorico, e poeta del ser[enissi]mo duca Padrone. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; half title; collector's/dealer's stamp--p. [7]; ... More
Alceste. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
les paroles sont de M. Quinault & la musique de M. de Lully. (statement of responsibility)
Alcide al bivio. Libretto. German. Performance: Wien
verfasset von Herrn Abbate Metastasio, K.K. Hof-poeten, und in das Teutsche übersetzt von J.A.C.v.G. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Twelve scenes; pages unnumbered throughout; "Innhal... More
L' innocenza protetta dal cielo, o siano, Li portentosi effetti della ...
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. "Con licenza de' superiori"--title page. "Poesia del Sig. dottor Carlo Goldoni"--verso of title page. "Musica del Sig. N.N. dilettante"--verso of title page. "Inventore e diretttore ... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Christoph Willibald Gluck. Ipermestra. Libretto. Italian Opera
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; "Argomento"--p. 1-2; scene descriptions--p. 3. "Compositore della musica, il Sig. Cristoforo Gluck"--p. 4. "Li balli saranno d'invenzione e direzione, del Sig. Gaetano Gr... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Liebe auf dem Lande. Libretto. Libretto. German
von C.F. Weisse. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Music by Johann Adam Hiller--New Grove. "Nach Anette a Lubin des Herrn Favart und der Clochette des Herrn Auseaume"--verso of title pag... More
Muzio Scevola. Libretto. Libretto. German & Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; pages unnumbered throughout; cast list, scene descriptions, and prologue in German only; libretto in Italian and German on facing pages; "Argomento"/"Inhalt"--p. [5]-[6];... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Pirro e Demetrio. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Venezia
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; frontispiece--p. [1]; librettist's dedication, signed "A.M."--p. 3-6; "Argomento"--p. 7-8; librettist's foreword--p. 9-10; scene descriptions--p. 12; ballet descriptions-... More
Antonino e Pompeiano. Libretto. Italian, published in Venice
del Bussani ; consacrato all'altezze serenissime del duca Gio: Federico di Bransuich, e Luneburgo, e di madama la duchessa Benedetta Henrichetta nata principessa elettorale palatina. (statement of responsibilit... More
Pirro e Demetrio. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Venezia
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; frontispiece--p. [1]; librettist's dedication, signed "A.M."--p. 3-6; "Argomento"--p. 7-8; librettist's foreword--p. 9-10; scene descriptions--p. 12; ballet descriptions-... More
Clemenza di Scipione. Libretto. English & Italian
the music composed by Mr. Bach ; the translation by F. Bottarelli A.M. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; price on title page:... More
Rose et Colas. Libretto. Libretto. German
aus dem Französischen übersetzt. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Half title--p. 3; music for selected numbers from the score--p. 1-13, second series. Music by Monsigny--New Grove. Perf... More
Figlio delle selve. Libretto. Libretto. Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; notation on title page: di Carlo Sigismondo Capece; dedication signed by Giulio Fontanelli; "Argomento"--p. 5; scene descriptions--p. 6. Music by Pietro Giuseppe Gaetano ... More
The Musical repertory, Number I -III - early American
Includes Volumes 1, 2 and 3.
Psyché. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
les paroles sont de Mr. Corneille & la musique de M. de Lully. (statement of responsibility)
Fra i due litiganti il terzo gode. Libretto. German & Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Libretto in Italian and German on facing pages; added title page in Italian. Handwritten notes and emendations throughout the text. Date of performance surmised from imprint. "Die Mu... More
Polifemo. Libretto. Italian & Spanish. Performance: Madrid
de don Pablo Roli ; para representarse en el Real Coliseo del Buen-Retiro por orden de su magestad catholica el rey nuestro señor D. Fernando VI. en estas carnestolendas del año de M.DCC.XLVIII. [i.e. 1748]. (s... More
Artaserse. Libretto. Italian&German
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; opposite pages bear duplicate numbering; libretto in Italian and German on facing pages; added title page in Italian; "Argomento"/"Inhalt"--p. 3-4; scene descriptions--p.... More
Semiramide. Libretto. German & Italian
"Welches aus höchstem Befehl Sr. Churfürstl. Durchleucht in Bayern &c. &c. auf den Churfürstlichen neuen Theater bey der höchst-beglückten Vermählung Sr. Königl. Maj. Joseph Röm. König. &c. &c. und der Kayserli... More
Nobiltà di dame del sr. Fabritio Caroso da Sermoneta libro, altra volt...
Title within engraved architectural border ornamented with vignettes of instrumentalists, a portrait of the author, etc. Head- and tailpieces; initials. The illustrations consist of 10 full-page engravings by G... More
Contredanses; description des figures, plan des figures
LC v. 1 has spine title: Les plaisirs de l'Arquebuse; v. 2 has spine title: Recueil de danses. LC v. 4 not available at time of cataloging. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as facsimile p... More
Go and come out soon, oh! Mr. Moon
words and music by Clara B. Lanctot Irving. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)
Welcome home our boys of the U.S.A
This is a public-domain musical notation scan. There were many music publishers in the United States during the 1900s. Some of the most well-known ones include G. Schirmer, Inc., Boosey & Hawkes, and Hal Leonar... More