East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University Press, 1960 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. xvi, 167 pp, preface, introduction, Texts; Rhythm and Meter; Melody; Counterpoint and Harmony; Modality and Tonality; Texture and Form; conclusion. Appendix: A. Alphabetical Index of Billings' Psalam Tunes; B. Index of Billings' Anthems by Texts; C. Selective Index of Billings' Psalm Tunes by Texts; D. Index of Non-Billings' Psalm Tunes; E. Index of Non-Billings' Anthems by Texts; F. Source of Secular Examples; bibliography, index. First Edition, 1960. "William Billings (1746-1800), foremost composer of the early American primitive style, whose works have become an integral part of the American folk tradition. A tanner by trade, he was self-taught in music.Billings's compositions include hymns, anthems, psalms, and fuging tunes. His music is noted for its rhythmic vitality, freshness, and straightforward harmonies. The emotions embodied in his music range from the exuberant glory of the anthem 'The Lord Is Risen Indeed' and the profound grief of the anthem 'David's Lamentation' to the buoyant humour of the secular song 'Modern Music' and the austerity of the canon 'When Jesus Wept.' His lyrical hymns 'The Rose of Sharon' and 'Anthem for Easter' were among the most popular of early American hymns." Price clipped. Small chip to top edge spine dj with minor wear along top edge front panel of same. Creased top fore-edge corners pp. 77 & 77 with faintly age-toned text block edges, else, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Red cloth with gilt lettering to spine..

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002127
Title: The Church Music Of William Billings
Author: Barbour, J. Murray
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Place of Publication: East Lansing, MI
Date Published: 1960
Keywords: MUSIC EARLY AMERICAN CHURCH MUSIC COMPOSERS BILLINGS WILLIAM (1746-1800) FOLK TRADITION PRIMITIVE STYLE
Bookseller catalogs: MUSIC;
Size: 8vo

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