Publisher's Synopsis
""The Plainsong of the Mass, Part 1"" is a book that was adapted from the Sarum Gradual to the English text in 1896 by the Plainsong and Mediaeval Music Society. This book is a comprehensive guide to the plainsong chants that are used in the Catholic Mass. It contains a detailed analysis of the music, as well as a description of the history and significance of each chant. The book is divided into sections, each of which covers a different part of the Mass, such as the Kyrie, Gloria, and Credo. The plainsong chants are presented in both musical notation and in the English text, making it easy for readers to follow along and understand the meaning of the chants. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and traditions of the Catholic Church, as well as for musicians and musicologists who are interested in the study of plainsong and medieval music.Part 1, The Ordinary, Containing Kyrie, Creed, Sanctus, Agnus Dei And Gloria In Excelsis.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.
