A Treatise On Byzantine Music (1892) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165904891)

""A Treatise On Byzantine Music"" is a comprehensive study of the music of the Byzantine Empire, written by Stephen Georgeson Hatherly and originally published in 1892. The book explores the history, theory, and practice of Byzantine music, including its origins in ancient Greek music, its development through the Byzantine period, and its influence on later musical traditions. Hatherly discusses the various modes and scales used in Byzantine music, as well as the notation system and the role of the voice in performance. The book also includes examples of Byzantine musical notation and a glossary of terms. Overall, ""A Treatise On Byzantine Music"" is an important resource for scholars and musicians interested in the history and theory of this ancient musical tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Stephen Georgeson Hatherly
ISBN-10: 1165904896
ISBN-13: 9781165904891
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.37d