Latin Poetry and Conductus Rhythm in Medieval France |
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Author:
| Page, Christopher |
Series title: | Royal Musical Association Monographs |
ISBN: | 978-0-947854-07-2 |
Publication Date: | Nov 1997 |
Publisher: | Ashgate Publishing Company
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $89.95 |
Book Description:
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Conductus repertory of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries comes under re-investigation in this study. Christopher Page seeks to revise certain opinions about medieval Latin poetry which some exponents of modal theory have entertained. The book develops a view that spoken performances and sung performances of this repertory had their own distinct traditions, and that the most acceptable method of transcription for many conducti is a rhythmically neutral one which signals the wide...
More DescriptionConductus repertory of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries comes under re-investigation in this study. Christopher Page seeks to revise certain opinions about medieval Latin poetry which some exponents of modal theory have entertained. The book develops a view that spoken performances and sung performances of this repertory had their own distinct traditions, and that the most acceptable method of transcription for many conducti is a rhythmically neutral one which signals the wide range of possible rhythmic solutions to performance of these songs.