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Le istitutioni harmoniche

Description: This is a 1562 copy of "Le istitutioni harmoniche," one of the most influential music theory treatises written by Gioseffo Zarlino. The first edition appeared in Venice in 1558. The treatise, divided in four parts, includes theoretical and practical elements of music. The first two parts discuss philosophical, cosmological and mathematical aspects of music, Greek tonal system and tuning. The third and fourth parts cover the rules of counterpoint and modes, respectively. This copy bears a dedic… more
Date: 1562
Creator: Zarlino, Gioseffo, 1517-1590.
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Prattica di musica, utile et necessaria si al compositore per comporre i canti suoi regolatamente, si anco al cantore per assicurarsi in tutte le cose cantabili

Description: This book is the first part of Lodovico Zacconi's "Prattica di musica," published in 1596. The contents of this book are divided in four parts covering: the history of music, definition of musical terms, introduction to musical notation, modes, time and prolation, rules of counterpoint, musica ficta, classification of musical instruments, and proper manner of singing polyphonic works and musical ornaments. A second part, "Prattica di musica seconda parte," was published in Venice in 1622. The… more
Date: 1596
Creator: Zacconi, Lodovico, 1555-1627.
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Antiqvæ mvsicæ avctores septem, Græce et latine, Marcvs Meibomivs restituit ac notis explicavit

Description: Contents: I. I. Aristoxeni Harmonicorvm elementorvm libri III. II. Evclidis [i.e. Cleonidae?] Introdvctio harmonica. Euclidis Sectio canonis. III. Nicomachi Geraseni, Pythagorici, Harmonices manvale. IV. Alypii Introdvctio mvsica. V. Gavdentii, philosophi, Introdvctio harmonica. VI. Bacchii senioris Introdvctio artis mvsicæ.--v. II. Aristidis Qvintiliani De mvsica libri III. & Martiani Capellæ De mvsica liber IX.
Date: 1652
Creator: Meibom, Marcus, 1630-1711
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Plain and easy introduction to practical music

Description: In 1597, while Morley was negotiating for the patent, he wrote his musical treatise, A Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Musicke. Although his preface contains the statement that he had “nothing better to do,” Morley probably knew publishing a treatise on the science of music would boost public interest in purchasing musical works. In addition, by publishing such a work, the English audience would view Morley as an authority in music (and he would become more likely to obtain the pa… more
Date: 1771
Creator: Morley, Thomas, 1557-1603?
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Elements of Musical Composition; comprehending the Rules of Thorough Bass, and the Theory of Tuning.

Description: Manual describing musical composition for beginners. The manual is divided in 9 chapters and includes 479 musical examples engraved in 59 pages at the end of the book, as well as four plates with figures (plate no. II appears at the beginning of the book. The musical examples cover the following subjects: scales, intervals (diatonic and chromatic) and their inversion, counterpoint rules, harmonic progressions, use of non-harmonic tones (suspensions, passing notes, appoggiaturas, and upper-low… more
Date: 1812
Creator: Crotch, William, 1775-1847
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Tractatus de musica

Description: The present volume is a 1875 compendium of various Latin music treatises by Johannes Tinctoris gathered from manuscript sources from Brussels, Bologna and Gand. The present edition, edited by Charles Coussemaker, comprises ten of the twelve surviving manuscripts of Tinctoris's theoretical works. According to Oxford Music, these were written in the first few years of his employment at Ferrante's court and demonstrate Tinctoris's intellectual and pedagogical mastery of music theory. They also dem… more
Date: 1875
Creator: Tinctoris, Johannes, d. 1511.
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Die Fugen des "Wohltempierten Klaviers" von Joh. Seb. Bach

Description: Preface on title page lists this volume as part of "Courses in Dr. Hoch's Conservatory in Frankfurt a[m] M[ain]." Title reads, "The fugues of the 'Well-Tempered Keyboard' of Joh[ann] Seb[astian] Bach in pictoral representation published as an appendix and addition to his textbook on the composition of the fugues by Iwan Knorr." Inside text is given in German, English, and French. Published in Leipzig in 1912 by Brietkopf & Härtel.
Date: 1912
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Musik-fest anläßlich der 75-jährigen Jubelfeier des Cäcilien-Vereins

Description: Festival program. "Music festival on the occasion of the 75th anniversary celebration of the St. Caecilia Society at Bingen on the 23rd and 24th of May, 1914 in the Festival Hall at Bingen on the Rhine." Knettel is listed as Music Director of the St. Caecilia Society since 1902 on p. 31 of the program.
Date: 1914
Creator: Knettel, Joseph
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Binger Manner-Gesang-Verein

Description: "Binger Men's Singing Society. Sunday, 19th of December, 1920, 8 pm in the Binger Festival Hall - First Society Concert. Conducted by Music Director Joseph Knettel. Contributors: Martha Bommer (of Wiesbaden), soprano; Chamber virtuoso Ernst Lindner (of Wiesbaden), violin (members of the Wiesbaden State Theater); Wendelin Kamp (of Kempten), baritone. The proceeds go to needy children."
Date: 1920
Creator: Knettel, Joseph
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Vier Lieder für eine Singstimme und Klavier, Op. 2

Description: "Four Songs for One Voice and Piano by Paul Kletzki, Op. 2" English titles of songs are (surnames of lyricists are in parentheses): "1. Fog (Lenau) 'You cloudy fog'; 2. Consolation (Storm) 'So come, what may come'; 3. Close both my eyes (Storm); 4. Plea (Lenau) 'Because on me your dark eye'." Published in Berlin by N. Simrock G.m.b.H with plate number 14564.
Date: 1923
Creator: Kletzki, Paul, 1900-1973
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Der Tonwille, Volume 4, Number 4, October 1924

Description: Quarterly journal discussing musical theory. This issue contains articles on the opening chorus of J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion; Joseph Haydn's Austrian Folk Anthem; Franz Schubert's Four Impromptus, op. 90, no. 3 and Impromptu in F minor, op, 94, no. 3 from "Moments musicals"; Felix Mendelssohn's Venetian Gondola Song, op. 30, no. 6 and "Song Without Words," op. 67, no. 6; two movements from Robert Schumann's "Scenes from Childhood": "From Distant Lands and People" and "Reverie." An explan… more
Date: October 1924
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Konzert, D moll, Op. 22

Description: "Concerto in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 22 arranged by the composer for two pianos." Published in Leipzig by Breitkopf & Härtel E.B. 5506. 2nd piano part is a reduction of the orchestral parts.
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Date: 1930
Creator: Kletzki, Paul, 1900-1973
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