Description: The tropes, together with the sequences, represent the main creative activity of European musicians in the 9th, 10th, and 11th centuries. This volume provides an introduction to the study of tropes in the form of an extensive anthology of major studies and a comprehensive bibliography, and constitutes a classic reference resource for the study of one of the most important musico-liturgical genres of the central middle ages.
Review Quotes: 'Each of the individual articles of this book has appeared in a different time and context, but they somehow reach a new dimension and perspective in this volume, casting a new light on each other, and thus contributing to a broader, more complete view of the rich heritage of medieval tropes...' Ars Lyrica Celtica '...the introductions to each volume are excellent...' Early Music Review '...this impressive collection' Medieval Review '...the scope of the collection, the quality of the scholarship and the broad view of the field it provides make this book a significant contribution to Ashgate's and Kelly's admirable project.' Medieval Review