Author:
Mertin, Josef.
Imprint:New York : Da Capo Press, 1986.
Descriptionxv, 204 p. ; 24 cm.
Note:Translation of: Alte Musik.
Note:Fundamentals of notation -- Meter and rhythm -- Principles of musical structures -- Ensemble types: split and homogeneous sonorities -- The thoroughbass instruments as a key to continuo problems -- The remaining historic instrumentation -- The historic tunings -- Bach's Magnificat ad exemplum.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references.