Bound autograph manuscript in an unidentified hand of the Psalms of David and other church music in Ancient Greek, set to music for use in the churches at Constantinople.
Description:
Also listed in finding aid for General Collection Manuscript Music Miscellany., In red and black ink., and Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Name):
Orthodox Eastern Church--Liturgy and ritual and Orthodox Eastern Church--Manuscripts
Subject (Topic):
Bible. O.T. Psalms. Greek., Psalms (Music), and Sacred vocal music
Signatures: A4A-S8(S8, blank, wanting). Imperfect: 1st leaf A1 wanting., The metrical version by Sternhold and Hopkins. Includes music., and The preliminary matter consists of the following: A1 (1st and 5th prelim. leaves), recto signature-mark, verso blank; A2, t.p., as above; A3-1: "To all that have skill, or will vnto sacred musicke"; A2, second t.p.; A3: "The names of the authors"; A4: "Of the praise, vertue, and efficacie of the Psalmes."