The Oxford history of English music
Caldwell, John, 1938-1991
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Charts the development of English music from its beginnings to about 1715. It covers the development of polyphony, including the early canon "Sumer is icumen in", the beginnings of the choral tradition, the introduction of the madrigal, and the genius of Purcell.
Main title:
The Oxford history of English music / John Caldwell. Vol.1, From the beginnings to c.1715.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Clarendon, 1991.
Collation:
[650]p. : ill., music ; 25cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliography and index.
ISBN:
9780198161295
Dewey class:
780.942788.2
Language:
English
BRN:
375229