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Music of the renaissance / Giulio Ongaro ; David Brinkman, advisory editor.

Author/creator Ongaro, Giulio Maria
Other author/creatorBrinkman, David.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2003.
Descriptionxvi, 202 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject(s)
Contents The Renaissance: an introduction to the historical period -- An introduction to Renaissance music -- The life of a Renaissance musician -- Musical genres of the Renaissance -- Music and dance in Renaissance Society -- Musical instruments -- Music printing and publishing in the Renaissance.
Abstract The Renaissance was not a spontaneous cultural explosion, but rather an evolution and cross-fertilization of artistic, philosophical, and scientific principles. This reference presents and examines the rich and varied world of music in Renaissance Europe. The author offers an advanced technical knowledge of music, presented accessibly in a multidisciplinary approach.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 185-186) and index.
LCCN 2003047242
ISBN0313322635 (alk. paper)

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML172 .O54 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold