SC - Feast entertainment

[Aeddan ap Trahaearn]

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> In a message dated 8/13/00 12:26:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> apiskp at yahoo.com writes:
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> << And that's another tiny peeve of mine:  I don't think
>  there should be back-to-back entertainment all evening
>  that completely usurps any opportunity for conversa-
>  tion.   >>
> 
> Entertainment at medieval feasts was for the most part in between
> courses and/or music (*vocal or instrumental) was used as background
> music. The 'entertainers should not expect to be 'listened' to if they
> perform during the feast. That is (or was) not their function. The
> diners should realize they need not listen and continue with their
> conversations. 
> 
> Ras
I agree.  I think this is why the musicians were seated in a gallery 
above the hall.  So they might be heard but not seen.

Aeddan ap Trahaearn
Shire of Mooneschadowe
Kingdom of Ansteorra