On their respective instruments, to give
The richest utterance to the magic notes
Of some inspired musician; and anon
To choose a song, each one to private taste,
And then to execute with utmost skill,
And see who won, by free consent of all,
The palm of willing praise. Thus each was brought
To shew some excellence, by right their own,
And feel that they contributed a share
To mutual joy and benefit. ’Tis thus