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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Indentation for initials filled in
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partial additional staves
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staveline added
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staves extended into margin
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Colour of Notation
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Type of Notation
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Monophonic Notation
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Non-verbal Performance Instructions
end symbol
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repeat signs
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space-filler
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Multiple Texts
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Borders Frequency
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littera notabilior
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plain initials
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Adhoc adaptation: staveline added
Colour of notation: brown
Disposition of voice part: 4-part opening
Level of calligraphy text: fair
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Madrid, Spain, Palacio Real, Biblioteca, MS II/1335, c. 1505-20, All folios
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