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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Manuscript
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paper
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Format
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Size of Music Text Area
Pricking
always
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Indentation for initials filled in
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staveline added
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Colour of Notation
black
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Type of Notation
void mensural
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Monophonic Notation
absent
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Level of Calligraphy
fair
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Non-verbal Performance Instructions
end symbol
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no
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Miniatures Frequency
never
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Borders Frequency
never
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Painted Initials Frequency
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Penned Initials Frequency
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Guide letters only
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Copy language name: French
Disposition of voice part: 4-part opening
Material: paper
Number of staves: 7
Production method: Manuscript
Type of notation: void mensural
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Eton, Great Britain, Eton College Library, MS 178, c. 1500-04, All folios
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