ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POLYPHONY
From Greek poluphōnia diversity of tones, from poly- + phōnē speech, sound.
3 QUOTES WITH «POLYPHONY»
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polyphony.
As for sacred polyphony, there is no reason to be afraid of it.
All modern MIDI synthesizers are capable of polyphony, which means they can play more than one note at a time and more than one instrument at a time.
For me, anything can be music! I can get huge enjoyment and be moved totally by the purity and perfection of some Renaissance polyphony, but equally I can feel emotion in the expectant hum of a big old guitar amp just before the strings are hit.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLYPHONY»
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polyphony in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
polyphony and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dante's Journey to
Polyphony
Combining musicological and philological scholarship, this book analyzes Dante's use of music in conjunction with the form and content of his verse, resulting in a cross-discipline analysis also touching on Italian Studies, Medieval Studies ...
Francesco Ciabattoni, 2010
2
African
Polyphony and Polyrhythm: Musical Structure and ...
An original approach to the understanding of the complete and sophisticated patterns of polyphony and polyrhythm of African music.
3
California
Polyphony: Ethnic Voices, Musical Crossroads
Consisting of a series of musical case studies of major ethnic groups in California, this book approaches the notion of Californian identity from diverse perspectives, each nuanced by class, gender, and sexuality.
4
Plainsong in the Age of
Polyphony
It is just this variation, this living quality of plainsong, that these essays address.
Thomas Forrest Kelly, 1992
Irony, humour and self-awareness are recurrent themes. The array of voices and dialogism studied in this book is such that it even includes the silent (silenced) voices of people forced to express their heritage by weaving their discourse.
Clara-Ubaldina Lorda, Patrick Zabalbeascoa, 2012
6
The
Polyphony of Jewish Culture
This book is a collection of seminal essays on major aspects of Jewish culture: Yiddish and Hebrew literature, Europe, America and Israel, transformations of Jewish history, the Holocaust, and the formal traditions of Hebrew verse.
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Polyphony and Symphony in Prophetic Literature: Rereading ...
In contrast, Biddle proposes a method of reading that listens to the voices and characterizations as defined and presented in the text as we have it.
8
Play: A
Polyphony of Research, Theories, and Issues
To this end, Play, Volume 12 addresses research methodology, contemporary theories, technology, and advocacy. Applications to practice and policy implications are presented.
Lynn E. Cohen, Sandra Waite-Stupiansky, 2011
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French and English
polyphony of the 13th and 14th centuries: ...
This volume brings together the most part of the author's work on medieval polyphony.
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Polyphony in Fiction: A Stylistic Analysis of Middlemarch, ...
The overall aim of this book is the application of stylistic theories and frameworks to literary texts for a deeper level of interpretation.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLYPHONY»
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polyphony is used in the context of the following news items.
Cambridge scholar returns to Dursley to perform in St James' Church
The Gesualdo Six is an all-male vocal ensemble specialising in the performance of renaissance polyphony and is formed of the best current ... «South Cotswolds Gazette, Jul 15»
Stanley Whitney Reclaims His History
Musically speaking, he has melded dissonance and harmony, polyphony and antiphony. Compositionally, they are all-over paintings made of ... «Hyperallergic, Jul 15»
Family calendar, July 26-August 2
Gospel performers start Sunday at 11 a.m. with Kitty Jo Creek, Polyphony Marimba and Holly Water & Whiskey, followed by the headliner ... «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»
Weddings: Caitlin Frizzell & John Willis
She will join the Palm Beach Opera for their 2016 season, is a member of the critically acclaimed choir Polyphony, and the internationally ... «Tallahassee.com, Jul 15»
Saul, Glyndebourne, opera review: A brilliant, landmark production
There are Hockneyish echoes when the stage reduces itself to a box peopled with singing dolls which – while delivering exquisite polyphony ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
Oprah Winfrey Presents Landmark 7-Night Event Series 'Belief …
... Muslim flutist Mais find common ground and friendship in their shared love of performing classical music with the Polyphony Orchestra. «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
This Weekend
... Family, Americal JeM, Holy Water & Whiskey, Trio Bijou, The Tumbleweeds, Polyphony Marimba Band, High Ground and Zoltan Orkestar. «Mountain View Journal, Jul 15»
Marc Maron returns to the UK
... the EICC, which still has tickets available, while Alan Davies's stand-up gigs and Daniel Kitson's theatre show Polyphony have also sold out. «Chortle, Jul 15»
Israeli Jewish-Arab quartet shines at the Elysee Palace
Associated with the Nazareth-based Alhan musical education program, the Polyphony Conservatory ensemble played at the opening session ... «Haaretz, Jul 15»
Just Back: Borneo's booziest wedding
... drone lilted hypnotically, and above it the musicians span an exquisite polyphony that rose and fell, and bewitched its inebriated audience. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
