Masterpieces of Music Before 1750

Outstanding collection of musical examples---chants, motets, chansons, madrigals, more---illustrating the general course of musical style from the early Middle Ages to the mid-18th century. Works by Lassus, Josquin des Prez, Schutz, Handel, Bach, many others. Notes identify place of composition in history of music and suggest useful methods of analysis. [5 3/8 x 8 1/2, 256 pp.]