Title: The style of the early motet (c.1200-1250). An investigation of the old corpus of the Montpellier manuscript.
Authors: Mathiassen, Finn, 1928-
Publisher: Dan Fog Musikforlag,
Year: 1966
Subjects: Université (Montpellier, France).; Montpellier codex; Motets History and criticism.; Music History and criticism
Contents: 1. Preliminaries -- A. Introduction -- B. The Cultural Function and the Basic Esthetic Principles of Early Motet -- 2. The Upper Voice : A. Text and Music -- B. Rhythm -- C. Tonality -- D. Form -- 3. Counterpoint: Linear Aspects : A. Preliminary Remarks -- B. Part Writing -- C. Imitation -- D. Polyphonic Phrasing -- 4. Counterpoint: Harmony : A. The Franconian Rule -- B. Digression: Consonance and Dissonance in Thirteenth-Century Theory of Music -- C. The Upper Voice and the Tenor -- D. Three- and Four-Part Harmony.