Music Literature Outlines, Series 1: Music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258036805)

""Music Literature Outlines, Series 1: Music In The Middle Ages And Renaissance"" by Harold Gleason is a comprehensive guide to the music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. The book is aimed at music students and enthusiasts who want to gain a thorough understanding of the music of these eras. The book is divided into two sections - the Middle Ages and the Renaissance - and provides a detailed overview of the music, composers, and styles of each period. The Middle Ages section covers the development of Gregorian chant, the emergence of polyphony, and the rise of secular music. The Renaissance section explores the development of new musical forms such as the madrigal and the motet, as well as the emergence of new musical instruments and the rise of instrumental music.The book includes musical examples and illustrations to help readers understand the different styles and forms of music. It also provides biographical information about key composers and musicians of the time, including Guillaume de Machaut, Josquin des Prez, and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.Overall, ""Music Literature Outlines, Series 1: Music In The Middle Ages And Renaissance"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of music and the development of musical styles during these important periods in music history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Harold Gleason
ISBN-10: 1258036800
ISBN-13: 9781258036805
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/05/2011
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d