The Pelican History Of Music: 1: Ancient Forms To Polyphony
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From the primal rhythms of ancient civilisations to the intricate vocal tapestries of medieval polyphony, The Pelican History of Music: Volume 1 – Ancient Forms to Polyphony presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of humanity's earliest musical traditions. Edited by Alec Robertson and Denis Stevens, this landmark volume chronicles the development of music across ancient Greece, Rome, the Near East, and early Christian Europe, tracing the slow but remarkable evolution of musical thought, notation, and practice through the centuries. It introduces readers to the sacred chants of the Church, the secular songs of troubadours, and the first flowering of multi-voice composition, situating each development within its broader historical and cultural context. A cornerstone of twentieth-century musicological writing, this volume illustrates with remarkable clarity how music functioned not merely as entertainment but as a profound expression of religious devotion, social order, and intellectual inquiry. Robertson and Stevens draw on a wealth of scholarly expertise to present complex ideas in a manner that is both accessible and rigorous, making this an indispensable resource for students, musicians, and curious minds alike. What emerges is a portrait of a world in which the very act of organising sound into form was itself a civilising force — a story whose reverberations can still be heard today.
Author: Alec Robertson And Denis Stevens
Format: Paperback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the primal rhythms of ancient civilisations to the intricate vocal tapestries of medieval polyphony, The Pelican History of Music: Volume 1 – Ancient Forms to Polyphony presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of humanity's earliest musical traditions. Edited by Alec Robertson and Denis Stevens, this landmark volume chronicles the development of music across ancient Greece, Rome, the Near East, and early Christian Europe, tracing the slow but remarkable evolution of musical thought, notation, and practice through the centuries. It introduces readers to the sacred chants of the Church, the secular songs of troubadours, and the first flowering of multi-voice composition, situating each development within its broader historical and cultural context. A cornerstone of twentieth-century musicological writing, this volume illustrates with remarkable clarity how music functioned not merely as entertainment but as a profound expression of religious devotion, social order, and intellectual inquiry. Robertson and Stevens draw on a wealth of scholarly expertise to present complex ideas in a manner that is both accessible and rigorous, making this an indispensable resource for students, musicians, and curious minds alike. What emerges is a portrait of a world in which the very act of organising sound into form was itself a civilising force — a story whose reverberations can still be heard today.