Catalogue of early books on music (before 1800) online

D. Mariette, 1695.

3 p. 1., 14, 8 p. 25 cm .

"Cantiques spirituels [composez pour l'illustre maison de Saint Cyr, & mis en
chant par Monsieur Moreau]": 8 p. at end.

ML270.2.A2P7

[Poisson, Leonard] 1695-1753.

Nouvelle methode, ou Traite theorique et pratique du plain-chant,
dans lequel on explique les vrais principes de cette science, suivant
les auteurs anciens & modernes; on donne des regies pour la com-
position du plain-chant, avec des observations critiques sur "les
nouveaux livres de chant . . . Paris, Lottin, le jeune, 1745.

4 p. 1., 419, [5] p. 20 cm .

MT860.A2P6

Traite theorique et pratique du plain-chant, appelle gregorien,

dans lequel on explique les vrais principes de cette science, suivant
les auteurs anciens & modernes; on donne des regies pour la com-
position du plain-chant, avec des observations critiques sur les
nouveaux livres de chant . . . Paris, P. N. Lottin, & J. H. Butard,
1750.

4 p. 1., 419, [5] p. 20 em .

MT860.A2P7

Polandus, Nicolaus, d. 1612.

Musica instrumentalis, von christlichem brauch der orgelwerck
vnnd seytenspiel / bey dem heiligen gottesdienst / eine predigt /
gehalten in der domkirchen zu Meissen / als die newe orgel / so das
ehrwurdige domcapitul &c. von newem erbawen lassen / allda zu erst
gebrauchet ward / Mit einer vorrede / darinnen etwas von bischoffs
Bennonis wundern / wider die baierische papisten / beruhret worden /
Von Nicolao Polanto . . . Gedruckt zu Leipzig / durch Jacobum
Popporeich / in verlegung Johann: Borners J des altern / 1605. •

45, [1] p. 18J x 15£ cra .

Line borders.

ML3001.P65



214 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Ponzio, Pietro, 1532-1596.

Dialogo del r. m. Don Pietro Pontio Parmigiano, oue si tratta
della theorica, e prattica di musica. Et anco si mostra la diuersita
de' contraponti, & canoni. Parma, E. Viothi, 1595.

4 p. 1., 152 p. 19J cm .

Title vignette.

MT55.A2P7

Ragionamento di mvsica, del reuerendo m. Don Pietro Pontio
Parmegiano. Ove si tratta de' passaggi delle consonantie, & dis-
/ sonantie, buoni, & non buoni; & del modo di far motetti, messe,
salmi, & altre compositioni ; et d'alcvni avertimenti per il contra-
puntista, & compositore, & altre cose pertinenti alia musica. Parma,
E. Viotto, 1588.

2 p. 1., 161, [3] p. incl. diagr. 20J cm .

Title vignette.

MT55.A2P81

Porphyrius.

See Gogava, A. H., translator. Aristoxeni . . . Harmonicorvm
elementorvm libri in, 1562.

Porta, Persio della.

L'Arianna musicale del Signor Don Persio della Porta . . . Napoli,
D. A. Parrino, e M. L. Mutio, 1696.

$ p. 1., 88, [4] p. 1 illua. 22£ cm .

Rubricated.

MT860.A2P8

Porta Ferrari, Carlo Antonio.

II canto fermo ecclesiastico, spiegato a' seminaristi di Ferrara . . .
da D. Carlo Antonio Porta Ferrari . . . Modena, B. Soliani, stam-
pator ducale, 1732.

viii, 77 p. pi. 27 x 20 cm .

MT860.A2P83

Portique ancien et moderne, 1785.

See Le Prevost d'Exmes, F. Lully, musicien [1785 ?]

Portmann, Johann Gottlieb, 1739-179*.

Leichtes lehrbuch der harmonie, composition und des generalbasses,
zum gebrauch fur liebhaber der musik, angehende und fortschreitende
musici und componisten, hrsg. von Johann Gottlieb Portmann . . .
Darmstadt, Gedruckt durch J. J. Will, 1789.

2 p. 1., 70 p., 11., 64 p. (engr.) illus. 21£ x 17$ cm .

Musical examples: 64 p. at end.

MT6.A2P85

Die neuesten und wichtigsten entdeckungen in der harmonie,
•melodie und dem doppelten contrapuncte. Eine beilage zu jeder
musicalischen theorie, von J. G. Portmann. Darmstadt, 1798.

8 p. 1., 270, 19 p. (engr.) 17| cm .

Musical examples: 19 p. at end.

MT50.A2P76



EARLY BOOKS ON MUSIC 215

Potter, John.

Observations on the present state of music and musicians. With
general rules for studying music ... in order to promote the further
cultivation and improvement of this difficult science. The whole
illustrated with . . . remarks, intended for the service of its practi-
tioners in general. With the characters of some of the most eminent
masters of music. To which is added, A scheme for erecting and
supporting a musical academy in this kingdom. By John Potter.
London, C. Henderson, 1762.

4 p. 1., 108 p. 20£ cm .

"Interspers'd in my lectures read at Gresham-college last Easter and Trinity
terms. ' ' — Advertisement.

ML195.P82

Practical discourses of singing in the worship of God; preach' d at
the Friday lecture in Eastcheap. By several ministers . . . Lon-
don, Printed by J. Darby for K Cliff [etc.] 1708.

x, 226 p. 17 cra .

Contents. — Of the nature of the duty of singing, by Mr. Earle. — Arguments
to prove the obligation of the duty, by Mr. Bradbury. — Of the excellence of
singing, by Mr. Harris. — Objections against singing consider'd, by Mr. Rey-
nolds. — Directions for the right performance of the duty of singing, by Mr.
Newman. — Exhortation to singing, by Mr. Gravener.

ML3001.P89

Praetorius, Michael, 1571-1621.

Syntagma musicum; ex veterum et recentiorum, ecclesiasticorum
autorum lectione, polyhistorum consignatione, variarum linguarum
notatione, hodierni seculi usurpatione, ipsius denique musicse artis
observatione : in cantorum, organistarum, organopceorum, csetero-
rumque musicam scientiam amantium & tractantium gratiam collec-
tum ; et secundum generalem indicem toti operi prsefixum, in quatuor
tomos distributum, a Michaele Prsetorio ... [n. p., 1615-20]

3 v. in 1. xlii pi. on 21 1., fold. tab. 22 x 17 cm .

Each vol. has special t.-p. (v. 1) Syntagmatis musici tomus primus com-
plectens duas partes: quarum prima agit de musica sacra vel ecclesiastica . . .
Wittebergse, e typographeo J. Richteri, 1615 (Part 2 has half-title: Syntagmatis
musici tomo primo. Conjuncta pars altera: videlicet, Historia de musica extra
ecclesiam . . .) (v. 2) Syntagmatis musici . . . tomus secundus De organogra-
phia . . . Wolff enb u ttel, Gedrucktbey E. Holwein, in verlegung des autoris,
1619. (v. 3) Syntagmatis musici . . . tomus tertius. Darinnen 1. Die be-
deutung / wie auch abtheil- vnnd beschreibung fast aller nahmen / der italia-
nischen / frantz6sischen / englischen vnd jetziger zeit in Teutschland gebrauch-
lichen gesange ... 2. Was im singen / bey den no ten vnd tactu, modis vnd
transpositione, partibus seu vocibus vnd vnterschiedenen choris, auch bey den
unisonis vnnd octavis zu observiren: 3. Wie die italianische vnd andere termini
musici . . . zu verstehen vnd zu gebrauchen [etc., etc.] . . . Wolff enb uttel,
Gedruckt bey E. Holwein, in verlegung des autoris, 1619.

The plates form the last part of vol. 2, with special t.-p.: Theatrum instru-
mentorum, seu Sciagraphia Michaelis Praetorii C. Darinnen eigentliche abriss vnd
abconterfeyung / fast aller derer musicalischen instrumenten, so jtziger zeit in
Welschland / Engeland / Teutschland vnd andern ortern vblich vnd vorhanden
seyn ... Wolffenbuttel, 1620.

Part 1 in Latin, parts 2 and 3 in German. In the general table of contents,
at the beginning of vol. 1, a fourth part is given in outline, which has never
appeared.

ML100.A2P8



216 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

[Prelleur, Peter]

An introduction to singing after so easy a method, that persons of
the meanest capacities may (in a short time) learn to sing (in tune)
any song that is set to musick, with a choice collection of songs for
one, two or three voices, with a thorough bass to each, by y most
eminent masters of f age. London, D. Kutherford [17 — ]

32 p. 22 cm .

Engraved throughout.

MT870.A2P63

The modern musick-master; or, The universal musician, containing,
I. An introduction to singing ... n. Directions for playing on the
flute . . . in. The newest method for learners on the German flute
... iv. Instructions upon the hautboy ... v. The art of playing
on the violin ... vi. The harpsichord illustrated and improv'd . . .
in which is included a large collection of airs, and lessons, adapted
to the several instruments . . . With A brief history of musick . . .
To which is added, a musical dictionary . . . Curiously adorn'd with
cuts . . . 4th ed., flnelv engrav'd . . . London, At the Printing-office
in Bow Church Yard, 1738.

8 v. in 1. fronts., plates (partly fold.) 23 cm .

Vol. l-[7] have each special t.-p.

MT6.A2P93

See also The compleat tutor for the German flute.

The compleat tutor for the harpsichord [175-]
The harpsichord illustrated and improv'd [174-]

Preus, Georg.

Grund-regeln von der structur und den requisitis einer untadel-
haften orgel, worinnen hauptsachlich gezeiget wird, was bey erbauung
einer neuen und renovirung einer alten orgel zu beobachten sey, auch
wie eine orgel bey der ueberlieferung miisse probiret und examiniret
werden; in einem gesprach entworffen von Georg Preus, organisten
an der Heil. Geist-^irche in Hamburg. Hamburg, C. W. Brandt,
1729.

7 p. 1., 104 p. front. 16 cm .

ML555.A2P9

Preus, Georg.

Observationes musicse, oder Musicalische anmerckungen / welche
bestehen in eintheilung der thonen / deren eigenschafft und wirckung /
den music-liebenden zum besten heraus gegeben von Georg Preus,
organist der stadt Greiffswald. Greiffswald/ Gedruckt bey D. B.
Starcken [1706]

[24] p. fold, diagr. 20xl5i cm .

"Musicalische exempel": 7 p. at end.

ML3809.A2P37

Prevost d'Exmes, Francois le.

See Le Prevost d'Exmes, Francois.

Prieto, Victor, editor.

See Abreu, A. Escuela para tocar ... la guitarra, 1799."



EARLY BOOKS ON MUSIC 217

Primcock, A., pseud.
See Ralph, James.

Primi elementi di musica prattica per gli studenti principianti di tal
professione. A' quali si sono aggiunti alquanti solfeggi a due voci
in partitura, d'eccellente autore. Venezia, A. Bortoli [170- ?]
68 p. 22 x 16£ c,n .

Published 1708 or earlier, as it is advertised in Gasparini's " L'armonico
pratico," Venice, Bortoli, 1708.

MT870.A2P68

Principes abreges de musique, en forme de dialogue, a Fusage des
commencans. Metz, Behmer, an vi [1798 ?]

2 p. 1., 18 p. 2 pi. 21 c



cm



MT7.A2P84



Principj di musica. Nei quali oltre le antiche, e solite regole vi sono
aggiunte altre figure di note, schiarimento di chiavi, scale dei tuoni,
lettura alia francese, scale semplici delle prime regole del cimbalo,
violino, viola, violoncello, contrabasso, oboe, e flauto. Firenze, G.
Chiari [1750 ?]

[1], 9 p. 25 cm .

Illustrated t.-p.; line borders; engraved throughout.

MT7.A2P96

Principj di musica nei quali oltre le antiche, e solite regole vi sono



aggiunte altre figure di note, schiarimento di chiavi, scale dei tuoni,
lettura alia francese, scale semplici delle prime regole del cimbalo,
violino, viola, violoncello, contrabbasso, oboe, e flauto. Venezia, A.
Zatta, e figli [17—]

[1], 10 p. 28 cm .
Title within ornamental border; line borders; engraved throughout.

MT7.A2P8

Prinner, Johann Jacob.

Musicalischer schlissl welcher aufsparet dass schreibkhastlein dess
verstands, darinnen vnterschiedliche ladlein alss capitl begriffen, dar-
von jedes nach der ordnung seinen schaz zeiget. Sowoll dass instru-
ment vnd clauir zuuerstehen, alss auch singen, geigen der violin, viola
da gamba, violon vnd andrer geigen zuerlehrnen, wie auch die com-

Eosition von grund auss zuergreiffen, die partitur oder den general
ass zum accompagniren zuuerstehen. Welchen schlissl ich der
lieben jugendt zum besten auf dass fleissigste an die handt reiche vnd
mittheille dise edle khunst auf das leichteste vnd beste zu fassen, vnd
khtinfftig das erlehrnete widerumb vergessener massen zuerhollen
auch verf asset anno 1677. Joannes Jacobus Prinner.

[174] p. 20£ x 15£ cm .

Author's autograph. Contains the "Musicalischer schlissl" (13 chapters, 100
p.), teaching the rudiments of music, use and notation of stringed instruments;
the "Organische instruction" (21 p.), treating of organ and "clavier"; the
"Fuga" (53 p.), treating of fugue and canon.

Eitner, in his Quellen-lexikon, gives Prinner's name as Prunier.

ML95.P7



218 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Printz, Wolfgang Caspar, of Waldthurn, 1641-1717.

Exercitationes musicse theoretico-practicse curiosae de concor-
dantiis singulis, das ist Musicalische wissenschafft und kunst-ubungen
, von jedweden concordantien, in welchen jeglicher concordantz natur
und wesen / composition, eigentlicher sitz, production, continuation
und progressus aus gewissen griinden erklaret / und beschrieben
werden . . . von Wolfgang Caspar Printzen / von Waldthurn . . .
Dresden, J. C. Mieth, 1689.

9 v. in 1. 19£ x 16i cm .

Added t.-p., engr.: Wolfgang Caspar Printzens Musicalische wissenschafft
[etc.]

Contains a "Prodromus" and eight dissertations, each with special t.-p. bear
ing imprint: Franckfurt und Leipzig, J. C. Mieth, 1687[-89]

MT55.A2P96

Historische beschreibung der edelen sing- und kling-kunst, in
welcher deroselben ursprung und erfindung, fortgang, verbesserung,
unterschiedlicher gebrauch, wunderbare wurckungen, mancherley
feinde, und zugleich beruhmteste ausuber von anfang der welt biss
auff unsere zeit in m6glichster kurtze erzehlet und vorgestellet werden,
aus denen vornehmsten autoribus abgefasset und in ordnung gebracht
von Wolfgang Caspar Printzen, von Waldthurn . . . Dresden, J. C.
Mieth, 1690.

3 p. 1., 240 p. v pi. 19J x 17 cm .

ML159.P9

Musica modulatoria vocalis, oder Manierliche und zierliche sing-
kunst / in welcher alles / was von einem guten sanger erfordert wird /
grundlich und auf das deutlichste gelehret und vor augen gestellet
wird . . . von Wolfgang Caspar Printzen /von Waldthurn . . . Schweid-
nitz / C. Okel / 1678.

4p.l.,79, [l]p. pi. 19£xl5 on ». (With his Phrynia. Quedlinburg [etc.] 1676-77)

MT40.A2P95

Musicus curiosus, oder Battalus, der vorwitzige musicant, in einer
sehr lustigen / anmuthigen / unertichteten / und mit sch6nen moralien
durchspickten geschichte vorgestellet von Mimnermo, des Battali
guten freunde. Freyburg / Verlegt von J. C. Miethen / 1691.

333 (i. e. 331) p. 15§ cm x 9 C



}em



. No. 319-320 omitted in paging. Frontispiece (added t.-p., engr.?) wanting.
Ascribed also to Johann Kuhnau.

ML410.K97A1

Musicus magnanimus, oder Pancalus, der grossmuthige musicant /
in einer uberaus lustigen / anmuthigen / und mit sch6nen moralien
gezierten geschicht vorgestellet von Mimnermo, des Pancali guten
freunde. Freyburg / Zu finden bey J. C. Miethen, 1691.

1 p. 1., 262 p. 15£x9 om . (With his Musicus curiosus. Freyburg, 1691)

Added t.-p., engr.

Ascribed also to Johann Kuhnau.

ML410.K97A1

Wolffgang Caspar Printzens / von Waldthurn . . . Phrynis oder
Satyriscner componist / welcher vermittelst einer satyrischen ge-



EARLY BOOKS ON MUSIC 219

Printz, Wolfgang Caspar — Continued.

schicht alle und iede f ehler f der ungelehrten / selbgewachsenen / unge-
schickten und unverstandigen componisten hdmich darstellet / und
darneben lehret / wie ein musicaliscnes stuck rein / ohne fehler und
nach dem rechten grunde zu componiren und zu setzen sey . . . Qued-
linburg / C. Okel / 1676-77.

2 v. in 1. front, (v. 2) fold. pi. 19£ x 15 cm .

Added t.-p., engr. Unpaged (pagination trimmed off in binding?)

Vol. 2 has title: Wolffgang Caspar Printzens/ von Waldthurn . . . Phrynis

Mytilenaeus, oder ander theil/ des Satyrischen componistens . . . Sagan, C.

Okel, 1677.

MT40.A2P95

Wolffgang Caspar Printzens von Waldthurn Phrynis Mitile-



naeus, oder Satyrischer componist, welcher, vermittelst einer satyri-
schen geschicht, die fehler der ungelehrten, selbgewachsenen, uige-
schickten, und unverstandigen componisten h6flich darstellet, und
zugleich lehret, wie ein musicaliscnes stuck rein, ohne fehler, und
nach dem rechten grunde zu componiren und zu setzen sey, worb^y
mancherley musicalische discurse . . . wie auch eine beschreibung
eines labyrinthi musici, nebst eingemengten lustigen erzehlungen
gefunden werden. Dressden und Leipzig, J. C. Mieth und J. C.
Zimmermann, 1696.

3 v. in 1. 4 fold. 1. (music), fold, diagr. 20£ x 16£ em .

Title varies. Added t.-p., engr. _ " Wunderbahrliche echo . . . in einer dop-
pelten fuga ligata . . . von Ismenia Stratonico :" 2d 1.

Vol. 3, although ready for publication in 1679, first appeared in this, the second,
edition. A fourth part to the work was written, but was destroyed by fire.

In the "prodromus" to vol. 1 of the present edition are included: (1) "Refu-
tation des Satyrischen componisten . . . von . . . Matz Tapinsmus . . . und Charia
Lausimpeltz written by Printz himself (c/. p. 23 et seq.) and first pub. sepa-
rately in 1678; (2) a pretended reply by Printz, "Declaration oder weitere erkla-
rung der Refutation . . . von Philomuso Polyandro," 1679; (3) a colloquy by
one of Printz's pupils, "Der aberwitzige pickelhering Jean Rebhu, in einem
kurtzen gesprach entworffen von Veridico Grato," being a satirical reply to an
attack on Printz, which appeared in a contemporary almanac, containing also
"Lebensbeschreibung des abenteuerlichen Jean Rebhu."

MT40.A2P96

[Prixner, Sebastian] 1744-1799.

Kann man nicht in zwey, oder drey monaten die orgel gut, und
regelmassig schlagen lernen? Mit ja beantwortet, und dargethan
vermittelst einer einleitung zum generalbasse. Verfasst fur die
Pflanzschule des furstlichen reichsstiftes St. Emmeram. Landshut,
Mit Hagenschen schriften, 1789.

223, [5] p., 1 1. incl. 2 fold. pi. W x 21 cm .

The plates are each counted as one page in numbering.

MT182.A2P7

Provedi, Francesco.

Paragone della musica antica, e della moderna: ragionamenti iv.
di Francesco Provedi coltellinajo sanese. [n. p., 17 — ]

[107] p. 17 x 9 om .

Dedication dated: Siena, 22. novembre 1752. Signatures: A5-[A12], B-D in
twelves, E in ten.

ML169.A2P7



220 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Provedi, Francesco — Continued.

Paragone della musica antica, e della moderna: ragionamenti

iv. di Francesco Provedi coltellinajo sanese. [n. p., 17 — ]

4 p. 1., p. 353-451. 16 x 9 cm .

Dedication dated as in the foregoing. Signature title: Opusc. torn. L.

Originally formed part of volume 50 of Calogera's " Raccolta d'opuscoli scien-
tifici e filologici, " Venice, 1754. cf. Lichtenthal, Dizionario e bibl. della musica,
1826.

ML169.A2P6

Psellus, Michael.

See Alard, L. De veterum musica, 1636.

Ptolemaeus, Claudius.

KXaod'coo nvokfiouoo ^ApiiovcKujv /fr/Wia j' . Claudii Ptolemsei HarmBni-
corum libri tres. Ex. cod. mss. vndecim, nunc primum grsece
editus. Johannes Wallis . . . recensuit, ecLidit, versione & notis
illustravit, & auctarium adjecit. Oxonii, e Theatro Sheldoniano,
1682.

10 p. 1., 328 p. front., tables, diagrs. 24 cm .

Title vignette.

Appendix, " De veterum harmonica ad hodiernam comparata:" p. 281-328.

ML168.P97

See also Gogava, A. H., translator. Aristoxeni . . . Harmonicorvm
elementorvm libri ni, 1562.

Puig, Bernardo Comes y de.
See Comes y de Puig, Bernardo.

Pujades, Antonio Eximeno y.

See Exemeno y Ptjjades, Antonio.

Purcell, Henry, 1658 or 9-1695, editor.

See Playford, J. An introduction to the skill of musick.

Purmann, Johann Georg, 1733-1813.

Antiquitates musicae . . . [Specimen i] Francofurti ad Moenum,
excudebat I. P. Bayrhoffer [1776]

24 p. 23 x 18 cm .

Programm — Gymnasium, Frankfurt a. M.

ML64.P9

Puteanus, Erycius, 1574-1646.

Errici Pvteani . . . Modvlata Pallas, siue Septem discrimina vocvm,
ad harmonicae lectionis nouum & compendianum vsum aptata & con-
texta, philologo quodam filo. Mediolani, apud Pontianos, 1599.

122, [5] p. illus. 17i cm .

ML171.P9



EABLY BOOKS ON MUSIC 221



Puteanus, Erycius — Continued.

Eryci Pvteani Mvsathena, sive Notarvm heptas, ad har-



monicse lectionis nouum & facilem vsum. Eiusdem Iter nonianvm.
Dialogus, qui epitomen Musathenae comprehendit. Eiusdem De dis-
tinctionibvs syntagma, cum epistola Iusti Lipsii de eadem materia.
Hanovia3, typis Wechelianis, apud C. Marnium & heredes I. Aubrii,
1602.

103, [1] p. 17 cm .

2d edition of the Modulate Pallas.

MT44.A2P92

Quantz, Johaxm Joachim, 1697-1773.

Johann Joachim Quantzens . . . Versuch einer anweisung die fi6te
traversiere zu spielen; mit verschiedenen, zur befdrderung des guten
geschmackes in der praktischen musik dienlichen anmerkungen
begleitet, und mit exempeln erlliutert. Nebst xxiv. kupfertafeln.
Berlin, J. F. Voss, 1752.

7 p. 1., 334, [20] p., 1 1. illus., xxiv pi. on 12 fold. 1. 24 x 19 cm .
The plates contain the " exempel " and are printed on both sides.

MT342.A2Q2

See also Lorenzoni, A. Saggio per ben sonare il flautotra verso,
1779.

Quatremere de Quincy, Antoine Chrysostome, 1755-1849.

De la nature des operas bouftons italiens, et de l'union de la comedie
& de la musique dans ces poemes ; par M. Quatremere de Quincy.
(JnL'Espritdesjournaux . . . Paris [1789] 16£ cm . 18. annee, t. ix. p. 281-308)

Separate.

Reprinted from the Journal encyclopedique.

ML3858.A2Q4

Querlon, Anne Gabriel Meusnier de.

See Meusnier de Querlon, Anne Gabriel.

Quetant, Antoine Francois, 1733-1823.
Essai sur l'opera-comique.

(In his Le serrurier, opera bouffon. Paris, 1765. 21 cm . p. [43]-47)

ML48 S5205

Quincy, Antoine Chrysostome Quatremere de.

See Quatremere de Quincy, Antoine Chrysostome.

Quintanilla, Giacinto.

Annotationi, regole e documenti necessarii per direttione del canto
fermo estratti da diuerse auttori da Giacinto Quintanilla ad instanza
di Suor Clara Maria Donati Monaca professa In S. Huomobono 1'anno
mdclvii.



I cm



2 p. 1., [16] p. 26X20£ C

Unpublished manuscript, probably in author's own hand.



MT860.A2Q4



222 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Quintilianus, Aristides.

See Aristides Quintilianus.

Quirsfeld, Johann, 1642-1686.

Breviarium musicum, oder Kurtzer begriff wie ein knabe leicht und
bald zur singe-kunst gelangen und die nothigsten dinge darzu kurtz-
lich begreiffen und erlernen kan. Nebenst einem anhange unter-
schiedener deductionen und fugen, nach den zwdlff tonis musicis.
Zusammen gebracht und aufs neue vermehret von M. Johanne Qvirs-
felden . . . Dresden, M. G. Hubner, 1688.

6 p. 1., 112 p. 16 cm .

3d edition. 1st edition, Pirna, 1675.

MT870.A2Q8

E., P. J. L. C.

See Neue . . . art zu solmisiren, 1763.

Rafaele, Benvenuto, conte di San.

See San Rafaele, Benvenuto, conte di.

[Raguenet, Francois] 1660?-1722.

Paralele des Italiens et des Francois, en ce qui regarde la musique
et les op6ra. Paris, J. Moreau, 1602 [i. e. 1702]

4 p. 1., 124, [12] p. 15 cm .

ML1733.2.A2R1



La paix de l'opera, ou Parallele impartial de la musique

francoise et de la musique italienne. Amsterdam, 1753.

40 p. 19£ cm .

A much altered edition of the "Paralele," with notes by the editor.

ML1727.33.R2

A comparison between the French and Italian musick and



opera's. Translated from the French; with some remarks. To
which is added A critical discourse upon opera's in 'England, and a
means proposed for their improvement. London, Printed for W.
Lewis, and sold by J. Morphew, 1709.

3 p. 1., 86 p. 21£ cm .

"Sir John Hawkins conjectured, from internal evidence, that Galliard made
the translation of the Abb6 Raguenet's Parallele, published in 1709 . . . and was
the author of A critical discourse upon operas in England . . . printed at the end
of that translation; whilst Dr. Burney . . . was of a contrary opinion." — Grove,
Diet, of music.

ML1733.2.A2R12

[Ralph, James] d. 1762.

The touch-stone: or, Historical, critical, political, philosophical,
and theological essays on the reigning diversions of the town . . .
In which everything antique, or modern, relating to musick, poetry,
dancing, pantomimes, chorusses, cat-calls . . . circus bear-garden,
gladiators, prize-fighters ... is occasionally handled. By a person



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[Ralph, James] — Continued.

of some taste and some quality. With a preface, giving an account
of the author and the work . . . London, 1728.

2 p. 1., iii-xxviii, 237 p. 17 cm .

Dedication signed: A. Primcock [pseud, of James Ralph]

PN2021.R29

The taste of the town: or, A guide to all publick diversions.

Viz. i. Of musick, operas and plays ... n. Of poetry, sacred and
profane . . . in. Of dancing, rehgious and dramatical ... iv. Of the
mimes, pantomimes and choruses of the antients ... v. Of audi-
ences, at our theatrical representations ... vi. Of masquerades,
ecclesiastical, political, civil and military . . . vn. Of the athletic
sports of the antients . . . London, Printed, and sold by the book-
sellers of London and Westminster, 1731.

xxviii, 237 p. illus. 16 cm .

Epistle dedicatory signed: A. Primcock.
Reissue of "The touchstone."

PN2021.R3

[Rameau, Jean Frangois] 6. 1716.

La Rameide, poeme . . . Inter ramos [vignette] lilia fulgent. Prix.
1. 3. 6. 12. 24. 48. 96. A Petersbourg, aux Rameaux couronnes.
m.dcc.lxvi. [Paris, 1766]