The purpose of this study is to show how standards of pitch became a matter of importance in musical performance. The existence of innumerable varieties of pitches was not an actual handicap in a time when voices were accompanied by only one instrument, or when a singer accompanied himself. But when instruments began to be used with the church organ, and ensembles were formed to play in the royal courts, a standard pitch was found to be desirable. Many factors were involved in the adjustments of pitch as small ensembles evolved into the military band and the symphony orchestra. An attempt will be made to show how many of the standards were derived, and what long lasting effects they had.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc699630 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Kernek, Carol Thompson |
| Contributors | Gibson, O. Lee (Oscar Lee), McGuire, David C. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 72 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Kernek, Carol Thompson, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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