Examples of Gregorian Chant and Sacred Music of the 16th Century

Gustave Fredic Soderlund

ISBN 10: 0132937530 / ISBN 13: 9780132937535

Published by Prentice Hall, 1971

Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # V22E-00016

Synopsis:

The only systematic survey of its kind! The great composers of the sixteenth century Palestrina, Victoria, des Pres, Lassus, and Morales employed a common body of techniques in their approach to ecclesiastical art music before the development of harmony. Now available from Waveland Press, this systematic survey of examples of their music stresses these similarities, thereby helping musicians to master the techniques of sixteenth-century counterpoint. Since the basis of mastery lies in the ability to understand and to write in two and three voices, the editors have included twenty-six examples of two-voice writing and twenty-seven examples of three-voice writing. Samples of four- and five-voice writing, as well as larger, multi-movement Masses, have been included for more advanced students. Identification of sources, commentary and translations are provided at the end of the collection.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Examples of Gregorian Chant and Sacred Music...
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 1971
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good