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Psaltical Modes – Meanings and symbolics
Psaltical Modes – Meanings and symbolics

Author(s): Domin Adam
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Music, Theology and Religion
Published by: Facultatea de Teologie Ortodoxă Alba Iulia
Keywords: music psaltical; bizantine mode;eh;octoeh;

Summary/Abstract: The Universe of Byzantine music is a profound one, that is why every side should be analysed for getting to the essence of psaltical soul of the singing. Every sign has a certain meaning, every mode has a certain composition and every singing genre is interpreted in a certain way. It is important to search and analyse the historical evolution of every of the mentioned categories for being able to form a holistic image about what Byzantine music meant and means.

  • Issue Year: XXII/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 75-86
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English