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Tonus Peregrinus

The History of a Psalm-tone and its use in Polyphonic Music

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  • 338 pages
  • 12 hours of reading

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The book delves into the historical significance of the deviant psalm-tone, tonus peregrinus, and its use in polyphonic music across Western liturgy. It traces the enduring tradition of this melody from the ninth century to the twenty-first century, exploring how contemporary music theory addresses the challenges it presents to modal and tonal practices throughout different historical periods. Lundberg's investigation reveals the intricate relationship between this psalm-tone and the evolution of musical practices over time.

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Tonus Peregrinus, Mattias Lundberg

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2011
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