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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 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.
TITLE: The Language of the Modes
AUTHOR: Frans Wiering
SKU: 9781138870338
PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED: 27/02/2015
PLACE PUBLISHED: United Kingdom
PAGES: 336
BINDING: Paperback / softback
LANGUAGE: English
DIMENSIONS: 152 mm x 229 mm
WEIGHT: 454 gr