Item #8642 A Briefe Discovrse of the True Vse of Charact'ring the Degrees : [discourse; use] London 1614. Thomas Ravenscroft.

A Briefe Discovrse of the True Vse of Charact'ring the Degrees : [discourse; use] London 1614

Amsterdam: Da Capo Press / Theatrvm Orbis Terrarvm, 1971.

Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket. Item #8642
ISBN: 9022104095

Library stamps/marks/labels/pocket/slip, light sunning, otherwise light wear. Solid oversize hardcover.; Facsimile reprint of 1614 folio edition, London: Printed by Edw. Allde for Tho. Adams. Original t.p. reads: A briefe discovrse of the true (but neglected) vse of charact'ring the degrees by their perfection, imperfection, and diminution in measurable musicke, against the common practise and custome of these times. Examples whereof are exprest in the harmony of 4. voyces, concerning the pleasure of 5. vsuall reacreations: 1 Hunting, 2 Hawking, 3 Dauncing, 4 Drinking, 5. Enamouring. The part-songs are by Ravenscroft, John Bennet, and Edward Pearce. STC No. 20756. "An important theoretical work by one of the most popular composers of the age, illustrating the contemporary musician's interest in the scientific basis of music." ; The English Experience: Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile; Ex-Library; Vol. 409; [108] pages.

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