The Language of the Modes : Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Criticism and Analysis of Early Music
ISBN-10
0815333420
ISBN-13
9780815333425
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 14th, 2001
Print length
336 Pages
Weight
626 grams
Dimensions
23.10 x 16.30 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Theory of music & musicologyEarly music (up to c 1000 CE)
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The Language of the Modes provides a study of modes in early music through eight essays, each dealing with a different aspect of modality.
The Language of the Modes provides a study of modes in early music through eight essays, each dealing with a different aspects of modality. The volume codifies all known theoretical references to mode, all modally ordered musical sources, and all modally cyclic compositions. For many music students and listeners, the "language of the modes" is a deep mystery, accustomed as we are to centuries of modern harmony. Wiering demystifies the modal world, showing how composers and performers were able to use this structure to create compelling and beautiful works. This book will be an invaluable source to scholars of early music and music theory. in early music through eight essays, each dealing with a different aspects of modality. It codifies all known theoretical references to mode, all modally ordered musical sources, and all modally cyclic compositions. This book will be an invaluable source to scholars of early music.
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