William Byrd's modal practice / John Harley.

Author/creator Harley, John, 1928-
Format Book
Publication InfoAldershot, Hants, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2005.
Descriptionxi, 162 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Byrd, William, 1539 or 1540-1623--Criticism and interpretation.
Musical intervals and scales--History.

Contents Byrd's early training -- Some preliminary concepts -- Key and tonality -- Cadences -- Melodic range -- Melodic shape -- Vocal clefs -- Choice of key -- Tonal design -- Conclusions.
Abstract The author examines the extent to which continental modal theory may have influenced the work of English composer William Byrd.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 135-145) and indexes.
LCCN 2004026337
ISBN0754634418 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.B996 H38 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold