A Manual of Sixteenth-century Contrapuntal Style
| Author | : Charlotte Smith |
| Publisher | : University of Delaware Press |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0874133270 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780874133271 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (271 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Manual of Sixteenth-century Contrapuntal Style by : Charlotte Smith
Download or read book A Manual of Sixteenth-century Contrapuntal Style written by Charlotte Smith and published by University of Delaware Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the expressive power of sixteenth-century vocal polyphony, giving special emphasis to the development of aural familiarity with the style. Every element of sixteenth-century counterpoint is defined, described, and liberally illustrated, included for analysis and singing are complete compositions and movements by Palestrina, Lasso, Victoria, Byrd, Morales, and Joaquin.