Minstrels & angels : carvings of musicians in medieval English churches / Jeremy & Gwen Montagu ; photographs by C.R. Nicewonger.

Variant title Minstrels and angels
SeriesFallen Leaf reference books in music ; 33
Fallen Leaf reference books in music ; no. 33. ^A664622
Contents Medieval illustrations of musical instruments -- Bowed string instruments -- Plucked string instruments -- Keyboard instruments -- Woodwind instruments -- Percussion instruments -- Brass instruments -- Styles and times -- Terminology of church architecture -- Gazetteer.
Abstract This comprehensive survey of medieval carvings of musicians comprises all churches and cathedrals found in England. Illustrated with over 120 photographs by C.R. Nicewonger, the iconography of each type of instrument is recorded in detail and the features of medieval church architecture are fully described. Both are set in their historical and social context. There is a complete gazetteer of all the British medieval musical carvings known to the authors arranged alphabetically by the names of the cities, towns, and villages where they can be found. Instruments covered include: bowed string, plucked string, keyboard, woodwind, percussion, and brass. Also includes terminology of church architecture, an index to gazetteer, a bibliography, and a chronology. This is the essential handbook for all musically interested visitors to churches in Britain and an important source book for all interested in musical iconography as well as in medieval music.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 125-127) and indexes.
LCCN 97038360
ISBN0914913409 (cloth ; alk. paper)
ISBN0914913417 (pbk. ; alk. paper)

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