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... century , descant , using contrary motion , and fauxbourdon , introducing the interval of the third , came into use . Har- mony , however , was not a prime interest in medieval music , and in the 13th century , com- posers began to seek ...
... century , descant , using contrary motion , and fauxbourdon , introducing the interval of the third , came into use . Har- mony , however , was not a prime interest in medieval music , and in the 13th century , com- posers began to seek ...
Page 204
... century B.C. ) and the Sarmatians ( 3d century B.C. to the beginning of the Christian era ) . Starting in the 7th century B.C. , the Greeks established colonies along the south coast , includ- ing Chersonesus ( near the present ...
... century B.C. ) and the Sarmatians ( 3d century B.C. to the beginning of the Christian era ) . Starting in the 7th century B.C. , the Greeks established colonies along the south coast , includ- ing Chersonesus ( near the present ...
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... century , and espe- cially during the 19th century , Czechoslovak cul- tural life began to flourish once again through the efforts of such patriots as the scholar and philol- ogist Josef Dobrovský . Highlights of 19th and 20th century ...
... century , and espe- cially during the 19th century , Czechoslovak cul- tural life began to flourish once again through the efforts of such patriots as the scholar and philol- ogist Josef Dobrovský . Highlights of 19th and 20th century ...
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