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We find further on, in the same play, that to bring one's lady-love a music master was thought a handsome compliment.

Shrew 1/2, 170.

Hortensio.

'Tis well: and I have met a gentleman, Hath promis'd me to help me to another, A fine musician to instruct our mistress.

Moreover, in Pericles 4/6, 185, we find that Marina, daughter of Prince Pericles, can 'sing, weave, sew, and dance.' Also see 5/1, 78, where Marina actually does sing, to rouse her father from his melancholy.