A Critical Companion to Medieval Motets

Book Overview

Motets constitute the most important polyphonic genre of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Moreover, these compositions are intrinsically involved in the early development of polyphony. This volume - the first to be devotedexclusively to medieval motets - aims to provide a comprehensive guide to them, from a number of different disciplines and perspectives. It addresses crucial matters such as how the motet developed; the rich interplay of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783276088
• ISBN13: 9781783276080
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.7" x 9.4"