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The Languages of the Modes: Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality

The Languages of the Modes: Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality

Wiering, Frans

Hardcover

Series: Criticism and Analysis of Early Music, Book 3

Music ReferenceMusic Theory

ISBN10: 0815333420
ISBN13: 9780815333425
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Sep 14 2001
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.16 Depth: 9.48
Language: English

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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