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A typical ruggiero in G major.

In music, a simple bass line, first found in the 16th century, which was widely used for variations. It may originally have been a dance, though it is found also in vocal settings. See also romanesca.



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and who more gallant and courteous than Ruggiero, from whom the dukes of Ferrara of the present day are descended, according to Turpin in his 'Cosmography.
 
 
 
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