Eight Centuries of Troubadours and Trouv?res: The Changing Identity of Medieval Music (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521108140)

From the medieval chansonniers to contemporary rap renditions, this book traces the changing interpretation of troubadour and trouvère music, a repertoire of songs which have successfully maintained public interest for eight centuries. A study of their reception, therefore, serves to illustrate the development of the modern concept of "medieval music". Important stages in their evolution include sixteenth-century antiquarianism; the Enlightenment synthesis of scholarly and popular traditions; and the infusion of archaeology and philology in the nineteenth century, leading to more recent theories on medieval rhythm.

Author: John Haines
ISBN-10: 0521108144
ISBN-13: 9780521108140
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/07/2009
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d