Publisher's Synopsis
""The Roman Ritual and Its Canto Fermo Compared with the Works of Modern Music"" is a book written by Henry Formby and published in 1849. The book compares the music of the Roman Catholic Church's liturgy, specifically the Canto Fermo, with the works of modern music. The Roman Ritual is a collection of liturgical texts and prayers used in the Catholic Church since the Middle Ages. The Canto Fermo refers to the plainchant or Gregorian chant used in the Roman Catholic liturgy. The book examines the history and development of the Canto Fermo, its use in the Roman Ritual, and its relationship to modern music. It also discusses the differences between the two types of music, including their structure, melody, and harmony. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars and musicians interested in the history and evolution of liturgical music in the Catholic Church.In Point Of Efficiency And General Fitness For The Purposes Of The Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
