A briefe and short instruction of the art of musicke
By: by Elway Bevin ; edited and with an introduction by Denis Collins
Contributors: Bevin, Elway, ca. 1554-1638.; Collins, Denis, 1965-
Series: Music theory in Britain, 1500-1700
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Aldershot, England; Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 137
ISBN-13: 9780754650539
Subjects: Canon (Musical form) -- Early works to 1800; Music theory -- Early works to 1800; Music theory -- England -- History -- 17th century
Genres: Early works to 1800
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [129]-133) and index
Table of contents: value: pt. 1. Introduction: Elway Bevin and canon in England. Background to Bevin. An overview of the typology of canons. English theories of canon before Bevin. Collections of plainsong canons. The contents of A briefe and short instruction. English theories of canon after Bevin; value: pt. 2. Elway Bevin, A briefe and short instruction of the art of musicke: Editorial note. Edition. Notes; value: Bibliography; value: Index