The Troubadours As Musicians

By John Frederick Rowbotham

Book Overview

The Troubadours As Musicians by John Frederick Rowbotham is a comprehensive study of the music and culture of the medieval troubadours. The book explores the history and development of troubadour music, including its origins in the courtly love tradition of the 12th century and its evolution into a popular genre throughout Europe. Rowbotham examines the musical characteristics of troubadour songs, including their melodies, rhythms, and poetic forms. He also discusses the instruments used by troubadours, such as the lute and the vielle, and the role of music in troubadour society, including its use in courtly love rituals and political events.In addition to the musical aspects of troubadour culture, Rowbotham delves into the social and historical context in which troubadours operated. He explores the lives and works of individual troubadours, such as Arnaut Daniel and Bertran de Born, and discusses the impact of troubadour music on literature, art, and society.Overall, The Troubadours As Musicians is a comprehensive and engaging study of one of the most fascinating musical and cultural movements in European history.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Troubadours and Courts of Love, by John Frederick Rowbotham. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610432X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116286107X
• ISBN13: 9781162861074
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"