num_pages: 192
description: These two essays were written by Professor Blume for the monumental encyclopedia of which he was the editor, Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart . In the first study he examines the concept of the term 'Renaissance, ' summing up the views of art historians and others; the Renaissance attitude toward the treatment of the Renaissance as a period in music the various national styles and the types of composition in that period (this section constitutes about half of the essay); and finally the accomplishments of the Renaissance in music.
language: English
title: Renaissance and Baroque Music: A Comprehensive Survey
titlecomplete: Renaissance and Baroque Music: A Comprehensive Survey
genres: Music
ratings_count: 5
publisher: W. W. Norton & Company