Primary Sources in the History of Western Music (up until 1750)

MUS 246 Queens College CUNY

This site collates a number of primary sources that are to be read and perused in conjunction with MUS 246 Music History I: From the Earliest Notations to 1750.

The background image, Lewis T553, appears courtesy of the Free Library of Philadelphia.

African Musicians in Lisbon, detail of The Engagement of St Ursula and Prince Etherius tapestry, ca. 1520.

Both images are in the Public Domain.

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  • Early Notations

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Week 3

  • Medieval Instruments

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  • Luther's Words

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Week 9

  • Parts And Partbooks

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  • Puzzling Bach

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