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SERENADES AND 'MUSIC'
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He goes to arrange for some of his friends to attend for this purpose. The serenade takes place in the next Act, where, in the 2nd scene, line 17, it is called 'evening music,' but does not include the 'dump,' for Thurio has 'a sonnet that will serve the turn,' so they sing 'Who is Silvia.'

Here is the passage, which is full of quibbles on musical terms.

Two Gent. 4/2, 16.

Proteus. … 'Now must we to her window,
And give some evening music to her ear.'

L. 24.

Thu. … Now, gentlemen,
Let's tune.

L. 28.

Host (to Julia, in boy's clothes). I'll bring you where
you shall hear music, and see the gentleman that you
ask'd for.
Jul. But shall I hear him speak?
Host. Ay, that you shall.
Jul. That will be music.

L. 54.

Host. How do you, man? (i.e., Julia) the music likes you not.
Jul. You mistake: the musician (i.e., Proteus) likes me not.