PRoMs - The Production and Reading of Music Sources
Mise-en-page in manuscripts and printed books containing polyphonic music, 1480—1530
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Space Provided for Separate Text
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Indentation for initials filled in
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notation and staves extended into margin
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notation extended into margin
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staveline added
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Copying of Music
Colour of Notation
black
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brown
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end symbol
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textura
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Multiple Texts
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yes
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Miniatures Frequency
never
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Borders Frequency
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Level of calligraphy text: high
Penned initials type: calligraphic with decoration
Number of staves: 10
Colour of text: black
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Montecassino, Italy, Biblioteca dell'Abbazia, MS 871, late 15th century, pp. 247-434
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