The Elements of Plainsong

Download or read book The Elements of Plainsong written by Plainsong and Mediaeval Music Society and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a thorough introduction to the art and practice of plainsong, the monophonic chant used in medieval liturgy. Based on a series of lectures delivered to the Plainsong Mediaeval Music Society, it combines historical background, theoretical analysis, and practical advice in a clear and accessible manner. A valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Western music. BISAC Code: MUS000000 (Music). This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.