Armenian Neume System of Notation: Study and Analysis

by R A At'ayan, Vrej Nersessian, Vrej N Nersessian

The study of the Armenian system of notation called Khazs (Neumes) is of significance both for Armenian and Byzantine music from a historical and aesthetic point of view. Over the centuries the Armenian people have created a musical culture which is largely inaccessible because of the fact that to this day the medieval notation of this music has not been deciphered.
Prof. R.A. At'ayan's unique study based on the abundant manuscript sources of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138987506
• ISBN13: 9781138987500
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"