Medieval Polyphony and Song
«'Providing an expert introduction to seven centuries of European polyphony and song is a daunting task, but Deeming and van der Heijden meet the challenge in highly impressive fashion. Every chapter is chock-full of information, and the in-depth discussions of individual pieces provide micro-tutorials on all important aspects of medieval music theory and practice.' Thomas Schmidt, The University of Manchester»
What characterises medieval polyphony and song? Who composed this music, sang it, and wrote it down? Where and when did the different genres originate, and under what circumstances were they created and performed? This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the rich variety of polyphonic practices and song traditions during the Middle Ages. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Cambridge University Press
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781316601495
- Utgivelsesår
- 2023
- Format
- 24 x 17 cm
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«'Providing an expert introduction to seven centuries of European polyphony and song is a daunting task, but Deeming and van der Heijden meet the challenge in highly impressive fashion. Every chapter is chock-full of information, and the in-depth discussions of individual pieces provide micro-tutorials on all important aspects of medieval music theory and practice.' Thomas Schmidt, The University of Manchester»
«'This excellent new introduction will transform the appreciation of medieval song. Deeming and van der Heijden have written a brilliantly concise guide without compromising on meticulous scholarship and fascinating detail. Readers will find an engaging and historically grounded account of music making in the European Middle Ages, abundantly interspersed with freshly chosen examples expertly designed to be accessible and interactive.' Ardis Butterfield, Yale University»