The Language of the Classical Organ - A Musical Tradition Before 1800 - New & Exp Ed (Paper)

List of Illustrations vii Preface xi Errata xiv Introduction 1(5) The French Organ in the Sixteenth Century 6(11) Toward Understanding the Language of the ``Jeux'' 17(28) Registration in the Pre-Classical Period (1531-1636) 45(25) The Classical French Organ 70(23) Registration in the Classical Period (1665-1770) 93(33) Toward the Restoration of Grace in Early French Organ Ornamentation 126(17) Appendix A. Texts of Sixteenth-Century Organ Contracts 143(17) Appendix B. Instructions for Registration (1504-1636), in English Translation 160(34) Appendix C. Instructions for Registration (1636-1770), in English Translation 194(39) Glossary 233(6) Bibliography 239(8) Index 247