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Here is an example of a superstitious meaning attaching to supposed mysterious music.

There are very few cases of this kind in Shakespeare—i.e., where the music of the stage is an integral part of the drama.

Antony and Cleop. $4⁄3, 12$. Music of hautboys under the stage.

A very usual popular amusement was the Masque, which would consist of a public procession with decorated cars containing the characters, accompanied by hobby horses, tumblers, and open air music. This is referred to in the next passage, where Theseus