This is a music theory text that presents a systematic approach to polyphonic composition in the ecclesiastical style of Palestrina. It is designed for use in beginning and intermediate level courses in modal counterpoint and helps students develop a systematic and reliable method to compare individual composers and stylistic trends of the Renaissance. It contains a comprehensive collection of Palestrina's works as well as selections from Lassus. Tear-out exercises can be used in conjunction with the text.
- ISBN10 1880157071
- ISBN13 9781880157077
- Publish Date 1 January 1994
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Scarecrow Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 223
- Language English