Routledge Mapping the Motet in the Post-Tridentine Era - Routledge

Mapping the Motet in the Post-Tridentine Era offers fresh perspectives on the extensive body of polyphonic motets created and performed following the Council of Trent's conclusion in 1563. This scholarly work examines the motet beyond its spiritual connections, treating it as a multifaceted genre with complex layers of transmission, performance, and reception. By combining detailed analysis of the repertoire itself with investigation of its material presence in manuscripts, its performance in specific physical and sonic environments, and the ways performers and audiences engaged with these works, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of how motets functioned within post-Tridentine religious and musical life. The study bridges traditional musicological analysis with material culture approaches, revealing new dimensions of one of the Renaissance's most significant musical genres.