E53

Robert Wylkynson, Salve decus castitatis

Opening: r4, lacking r4r (f. 88v only)

Voices: [Triplex], [Contratenor], [Tenor] only; lacks Medius and Bassus

Compass: 22 notes

Cantus firmus: none identified

Text: RH, 33081; unique to this setting. 

Concordances: E53 can be identified with 'Wylkynsons Salve decus' which was listed among the contents of a set of six partbooks at King’s College, Cambridge, in 1529 (Harrison MMB, 432–33)

Edition: Musica Britannica 12 [3rd edn], 173–5