Music Theory: The History and Purpose of Music Notation

Today David V. Stewart talks about the history of music notation, from its roots in the early neume system to its development as a full realization of pitch and rhythm.

Today's thumbnail features Giovanni da Palestrina, a Renaissance composer known for his complex polyphony and his beautiful sacred music.

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