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

Music in the History of the Western Church is a comprehensive book written by Edward Dickinson in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the role of music in the development of the Western Church. It begins with an introduction that explores the religious music of primitive and ancient peoples, providing a historical context for the evolution of music in the Western Church.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods in the history of the Western Church, from the early Christian era to the medieval period and beyond. Each chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the music of the time, including its structure, function, and significance in the religious context.The author also explores the various musical genres that emerged during each period, including plainchant, polyphony, and hymnody. He examines the influence of prominent composers and musicians on the development of Western Church music, including Hildegard of Bingen, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Throughout the book, Dickinson provides a wealth of historical and cultural information, drawing on primary sources and scholarly research to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Western Church music. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of music and its role in religious practice.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.