Music in the History of the Western Church
Edward Dickinson's invaluable historical account of early Christianity and the ancient church.
12 Chapters
Table of Contents
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CHAPTER I: PRIMITIVE AND ANCIENT RELIGIOUS MUSIC
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CHAPTER II: RITUAL AND SONG IN THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
3
CHAPTER III: THE LITURGY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
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CHAPTER IV: THE RITUAL CHANT OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
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CHAPTER V: THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIAEVAL CHORUS MUSIC
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CHAPTER VI: THE MODERN MUSICAL MASS
7
CHAPTER VII: THE RISE OF THE LUTHERAN HYMNODY
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CHAPTER VIII: RISE OF THE GERMAN CANTATA AND PASSION
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CHAPTER IX: THE CULMINATION OF GERMAN PROTESTANT MUSIC:
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CHAPTER X: THE MUSICAL SYSTEM OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
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CHAPTER XI: CONGREGATIONAL SONG IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
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CHAPTER XII: PROBLEMS OF CHURCH MUSIC IN AMERICA