A Manual of Sixteenth-century Contrapuntal Style

by Charlotte Smith

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This volume explores the expressive power of sixteenth-century vocal polyphony, giving special emphasis to the development of aural familiarity with the style. Every element of sixteenth-century counterpoint is defined, described, and liberally illustrated, included for analysis and singing are complete compositions and movements by Palestrina, Lasso, Victoria, Byrd, Morales, and Joaquin.
  • ISBN10 0874133270
  • ISBN13 9780874133271
  • Publish Date June 1989
  • Publish Status Unknown
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Associated University Presses
  • Imprint University of Delaware Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 142
  • Language English