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Music in Medieval Europe combines a cultural history of the Middle Ages and in-depth scholarship on the music and leading composers active during the period. It includes an integrated anthology of key works with approachable and enlightening explanations, making it easily accessible for both beginning and advanced students. Its chronological organization, broad scope, and detailed music analyses make Music in Medieval Europe an ideal introductory text. Visit the book's free, open-access Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/yudkin for recordings of key examples available through streaming audio and other materials to help students succeed.

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The writing in <em>Music in Medieval Europe</em> is exceptional and the examples are well chosen. --Kerry McCarthy, <em>Duke University</em> This book offers the clearest description of medieval musical style currently available. The organization makes sense and it is easy to use it as a backdrop for more detailed discussion of primary sources. --Jennifer Saltzstein, <em>University of Oklahoma</em> <em>Music in Medieval Europe</em> is an ideal book for undergraduates, as it provides thorough coverage without going too deeply into the staggering complexities of the subject. Yudkin clearly lays out the basic material in a single volume that includes a music anthology within the text, an extraordinarily helpful feature for both students and instructors. --Honey Meconi, <em>Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester</em>

"""The writing in Music in Medieval Europe is exceptional and the examples are well chosen."" --Kerry McCarthy, Duke University ""This book offers the clearest description of medieval musical style currently available. The organization makes sense and it is easy to use it as a backdrop for more detailed discussion of primary sources."" --Jennifer Saltzstein, University of Oklahoma ""Music in Medieval Europe is an ideal book for undergraduates, as it provides thorough coverage without going too deeply into the staggering complexities of the subject. Yudkin clearly lays out the basic material in a single volume that includes a music anthology within the text, an extraordinarily helpful feature for both students and instructors."" --Honey Meconi, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester"

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Jeremy Yudkin is Professor of Music and Co-Director of the Center for Beethoven Research at Boston University. He is the author of ten books and many articles on medieval music, Beethoven, and jazz.

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