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The Gradual.

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Title

The Gradual.

Subject

Graduals (Liturgical books).
Gregorian chants.
Music -- Manuscripts.

Description

Probably hand-printed and illuminated in 13th century manuscript by a 15th century Flemish monk. Directions for singing are scattered throughout the chants. The church calendar, lettered in red and brown with marginal notes and grotesque drawing, follows the chants.

An illuminated border occurs on the first numbered page; large historiated initials precede many of the chants.

On parchment; some of the pages are lacking and mutilated and some of the initials and lettering have been restored.

Date

[14--?]

Format

[2], 217, [7] leaves of ms. music, bound : parchment, col. ill. ; 63 cm.

Language

lat

Identifier

M2148 .L4 1400z

Citation

“The Gradual.,” Special Collections & Archives Research Center, accessed December 25, 2024, http://scarc.library.oregonstate.edu/omeka/items/show/2066.