| Image Title: An Open Book of Musical Notation Source: Liber antiphonarum de communi in quo et continentur introitus missarum in solemnitatibus majoribus sicut et aliae antiphonae Creator: Catholic Church. Liturgy and Ritual. Publisher: Catani (ae), 1730 Call Number: M2148.L42 R6 G73 1730 Learn More Tags: music, notation |
In the early part of the seventh century, it was thought to be impossible to write music. But by the middle of the ninth century Gregorian chants were being notated in monasteries in Europe, using symbols known as neumes. This image shows an early music notation from Liber antiphonarum de communi, published in 1730.
This image can be found in Liber antiphonarum at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (M2148.L42 R6 G73 1730).
This image can be found in Liber antiphonarum at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (M2148.L42 R6 G73 1730).
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