The Language of the Modes - Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality (Hardcover)

Contents:
Preface Conventions Used in This Book 1. Modality: An Introduction to the Terminology and Concepts 2. The Discourse about Mode: Evidence of Textual and Musical Sources 3. Tinctoris and the Origin of Polyphonic Modality 4. Modus and Tonus: Two Attitudes towards Modes 5. The Rise and Fall of Polyphonic Modality 6. The Modes before Classical Vocal Polyphony: Evidence from Central-European Cycles 7. Zarlino and Polyphonic Modality in Italy 8. Conclusion: The Language of the Modes

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Criticism and Analysis of Early Music
Release date:	September 2001
First published:	2002
Authors:	Frans Wiering
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-0-8153-3342-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Early music (up to c 1000 CE) Books > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Early music (up to c 1000 CE)
LSN:	0-8153-3342-0
Barcode:	9780815333425

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