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