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The Language of the Modes offers a comprehensive exploration of modal theory and practice in early music through eight detailed essays examining different aspects of polyphonic modality. This scholarly volume by Routledge codifies all known theoretical references to mode, catalogues modally ordered musical sources, and analyses modally cyclic compositions from the period. For music students and listeners unfamiliar with pre-harmonic structures, this book demystifies the modal world by demonstrating how composers and performers harnessed modal organisation to craft compelling and beautiful musical works. By bridging historical theory with practical musical examples, Wiering provides essential insight into how musicians approached composition and performance within modal frameworks, making this an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand early polyphonic music on its own terms.

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The Language of the Modes examines eight distinct essays that each address different facets of modality in early polyphonic music.

This Routledge volume codifies all known theoretical references to mode and catalogues modally ordered musical sources for comprehensive reference.

The book demystifies modal practice by showing how composers and performers created beautiful works using modal structure and organisation.

Students and listeners gain practical understanding of how modal language differs fundamentally from modern harmonic approaches to music composition.

Modally cyclic compositions are analysed throughout, revealing compositional techniques and structural patterns used in early music.

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Release Date
14 September 2001
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