Music In The History Of The Western Church: With An Introduction On Religious Music Among Primitive And Ancient Peoples (1902)

By Edward Dickinson

Book Overview

""Music in the History of the Western Church"" is a comprehensive book on the role of music in religious practices throughout the history of the Western Church. Written by Edward Dickinson and first published in 1902, the book begins with an introduction on the significance of religious music among primitive and ancient peoples. The author then delves into the evolution of music in the Christian church, from the early chants of the medieval period to the polyphonic compositions of the Renaissance and beyond. Dickinson examines the various styles of music used in different religious ceremonies, including hymns, psalms, and masses. He also explores the lives and works of notable composers such as Palestrina, Bach, and Handel. The book provides a detailed account of the development of church music throughout history and its significance in the Western world. It is a valuable resource for music historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of music and religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437143334
• ISBN13: 9781437143331
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"