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Page 504
... church music Notation of medieval music Rise of the vocal virtuoso Predomi-. converse and eat , relaxing in the beauty of the general musical design . The more " oriental " side of Islamic mu- sical performance is more improvisatory ...
... church music Notation of medieval music Rise of the vocal virtuoso Predomi-. converse and eat , relaxing in the beauty of the general musical design . The more " oriental " side of Islamic mu- sical performance is more improvisatory ...
Page 519
... Church . The eight echoi of the Byzantine oktōē- chos were divided into four authentic and four plagal ( derived ) forms . The most common classification of the Byzantine modes was in terms of typical initial and final notes of melodies ...
... Church . The eight echoi of the Byzantine oktōē- chos were divided into four authentic and four plagal ( derived ) forms . The most common classification of the Byzantine modes was in terms of typical initial and final notes of melodies ...
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... church of San Pietro a Maiella . Via Tribunali , the decumanus maior of Greco - Roman Naples , extends east for approximately one mile , terminating at the law courts near the old Capuana Gate . At its western end , the Renaissance ...
... church of San Pietro a Maiella . Via Tribunali , the decumanus maior of Greco - Roman Naples , extends east for approximately one mile , terminating at the law courts near the old Capuana Gate . At its western end , the Renaissance ...
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