Signs of Song : Guido d'Arezzo in the Spring of Western Music

Language: English

Published by Strategic Book Publishing, 2020

1952269148 / 9781952269141

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Born around 1,000 years ago, most probably in Tuscany, Guido d'Arezzo is remembered as the father of modern musical notation.His musical contributions surpassed all former methods of writing music, which did not represent the exact notes to be sung or played. He developed a linear system of musical notation capable of indicating pitch with absolute precision. His innovations accompanied a cultural crisis fundamental to the growth of Western music.While still a boy, Guido entered the Benedictine monastery at Pomposa, on the Adriatic coast.He probably died in the hermitage of Fonte Avellana in about 1050. This book envisions his life in relation to ancient musical history, to plainchant, and to the glories and conflicts of medieval monasticism.In writing of Guido, the author reveals her love for Italy and her fascination with Gregorian chant and Catholic traditions. She says, 'Few documents remain concerning Guido's life. I had to create a framework around his existence, considering ancient musical traditions, plainchant, medieval monasticism, the Italian countryside, and the revolutionary importance of clear notation.'About the Author: A native of Seattle, Janet Sethre has lived in Venice for fifty years. She is a retired teacher of English, Italian, French, and Spanish. Her previous works include Venice: Souls' Mother and Child and Elena's Voice: A Jewish Woman in Renaissance Venice. Her translations include Gaetano Paxia's Sancalò: Remembering Sicily.…

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Title
Signs of Song : Guido d'Arezzo in the Spring of Western Music
Author
Janet Sethre
Publisher
Strategic Book Publishing
Publication year
2020
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Language
English
ISBN 10
1952269148
ISBN 13
9781952269141
Item weight
424 grams
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229x152x16 mm

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