| Description |
xvi, 148 pages, 8 leaves of plates (color) : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-143) and index. |
| Summary |
The 'carole' was the principal social dance in France and England from c. 1100 to c. 1400 and was frequently mentioned in French and English medieval literature. However, it has been widely misunderstood by contributors in recent citations in dictionaries and reference books, both linguistic and musical. The 'carole' was performed by all classes of society- kings and nobles, shepherds and servant girls. Dr. Robert Mullally's focus is on details relevant to the history, choreography and performance of the dance as revealed in the primary sources.--[book jacket] |
| Contents |
The history of the term 'Carole' since c. 1400 -- The etymology of the word 'Carole' -- The earliest citations of the term 'Carole' and relationship to 'Chorus' and 'Chorea' -- Theories about the choreography -- A reconstruction of the choreography -- 'Carole, Bal, Danse, Tresche' -- The lyrics -- The music -- The iconography -- 'Carola' in Italian -- 'Carole in Middle English -- Appendix A: Music examples -- Appendix B: Manuscripts cited in chapter 9 -- Appendix C. 'Maiden in the Mor Lay'. |
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Carole (Dance)
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Carole (Dance) |
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Carole (Dance) -- Social aspects.
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Social aspects. |
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Choreography.
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Choreography. |
| ISBN |
9781409412489 hardback |
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1409412482 hardback |
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