| A Performer's Guide to Medieval Music: Early Music America: Performer's Guides to Early Music Contributor(s): Duffin, Ross W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0253215331 ISBN-13: 9780253215338 Publisher: Indiana University Press OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2002 Annotation: An essential compilation of essays on all aspects of medieval music performance, with 40 essays by experts on everything from repertoire, voices, and instruments to basic theory. This concise, readable guide has proven indispensable to performers and scholars of medieval music. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | History & Criticism - General - Music | Instruction & Study - General - Music | Genres & Styles - Classical |
| Dewey: 781.43 |
| LCCN: 00040968 |
| Series: Music: Scholarship and Performance (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.32" W x 9.26" (1.91 lbs) 640 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is an excellent reference volume including essays on all aspects of medieval music performance. With forty essays written by experts in the field on everything from repertoire, voices and instruments to basic theory, all aspects of recreation are treated. This guide has already proven indispensable to performers and scholars of medieval music. Chapters on vocal and choral music; various types of ensembles; profiles of specific instruments; instrumentation; performance practice issues; theory; dance; regional profiles of Renaissance music, and guidelines for directors are all treated. It is a comprehensive and authoritative reference by leading performers in the field for a variety of enthusiasts. |