Chromatic Beauty in the Late Medieval Chanson

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Focusing on the late medieval chanson, this study analyzes the role of accidentals in music from Gace Brulé to Guillaume Du Fay. It delves into how composers utilize inflections expressively, examining both detailed and overarching musical designs. The book references the concept of causa pulchritudinis, which justifies chromatic writing, tracing its origins back to the early fourteenth century. This exploration highlights the intricate relationship between musical elements and their aesthetic purposes.