
Music in Medieval Europe combines a cultural history of the Middle Ages and in-depth scholarship on the music and leading composers active during the period. It includes an integrated anthology of key works with approachable and enlightening explanations, making it easily accessible for both beginning and advanced students. Its chronological organization, broad scope, and detailed music analyses make Music in Medieval Europe an ideal introductory text.Visit the book's free, open-access Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/yudkin for recordings of key examples available through streaming audio and other materials to help students succeed.
How did the cultural landscape of the Middle Ages shape the development of Western musical traditions and the works of its most prominent composers? Jeremy Yudkin, a scholar in musicology, synthesizes historical context with technical music analysis to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the evolution of medieval soundscapes.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for students due to its balanced approach between historical narrative and technical musicology. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which makes complex musical structures accessible to both beginners and advanced scholars in the field.
Page Count:
544
Publication Date:
2017-01-18
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190206128
ISBN-13:
9780190206123
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