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The Language of the Modes - Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,472
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The Language of the Modes - Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality (Paperback): Frans Wiering

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

Frans Wiering

Series: Criticism and Analysis of Early Music

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The Language of the Modes provides a study of modes in early music through eight essays, each dealing with a different aspects of modality. The volume codifies all known theoretical references to mode, all modally ordered musical sources, and all modally cyclic compositions. For many music students and listeners, the "language of the modes" is a deep mystery, accustomed as we are to centuries of modern harmony. Wiering demystifies the modal world, showing how composers and performers were able to use this structure to create compelling and beautiful works. This book will be an invaluable source to scholars of early music and music theory. in early music through eight essays, each dealing with a different aspects of modality. It codifies all known theoretical references to mode, all modally ordered musical sources, and all modally cyclic compositions. This book will be an invaluable source to scholars of early music.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Criticism and Analysis of Early Music
Release date: February 2015
First published: 2002
Authors: Frans Wiering
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-87033-8
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: 1-138-87033-1
Barcode: 9781138870338

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