Armenian Neume System of Notation
Study and Analysis
Price: $170.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-7007-0636-5
- Binding: Hardback
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 5th October 1999
- Pages: 288
About the Book
The study of the Armenian system of notation called Khazs (Neumes) is of significance both for Armenian and Byzantine music from a historical and aesthetic point of view. Over the centuries the Armenian people have created a musical culture which is largely inaccessible because of the fact that to this day the medieval notation of this music has not been deciphered.Prof. R.A. At'ayan's unique study based on the abundant manuscript sources of the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Erevan) not only traces the origin and development of this notation system convincingly, but also re-creates the tunes of the numerous chants and songs composed over the centuries.