Music, Liturgy, and Confraternity Devotions In Paris and Tournai, 1300-1550.

This book explores masses and offices created by lay communities in northern France starting in the 14th century. Long looks at how religious authority became decentralized as communities organized rituals in honor of local patron saints. With an introduction, notes, bibliography, and indices. Three appendices. Music examples.

xxiv, 350 p.; 24 cm.
Cloth

Language: English
ISBN: 1580469965
ISBN13: 9781580469968