Early Music History
Encyclopedia
Early Music History is a peer-reviewed
academic journal
published annually by Cambridge University Press
, which specialises in the study of music
from the early Middle Ages
to the end of the 17th century. It was established in 1981 and is edited by Iain Fenlon
.
Peer review
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academic journal
Academic journal
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published annually by Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge. Granted letters patent by Henry VIII in 1534, it is the world's oldest publishing house, and the second largest university press in the world...
, which specialises in the study of music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
from the early Middle Ages
Early Middle Ages
The Early Middle Ages was the period of European history lasting from the 5th century to approximately 1000. The Early Middle Ages followed the decline of the Western Roman Empire and preceded the High Middle Ages...
to the end of the 17th century. It was established in 1981 and is edited by Iain Fenlon
Iain Fenlon
Iain Fenlon is a British musicologist who specializes in music from 1450-1650; particularly Renaissance and early Baroque music from Italy. He has contributed articles to several music publications and is the author of the books Music and Culture in Late Renaissance Italy , The Ceremonial City:...
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