Antiphoner
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TitleAntiphoner
Reference codeMS864
Datelate 16th century
Scope and ContentLeaf, foliated LXX in a late 16th century hand, from an Antiphoner (or Antiphonary), containing part of the office for the Commemoration of St Paul (30 June). Written in Spain (or possibly Italy) in the late 16th century.
NotesAn antiphoner is a liturgical book containing antiphons, the sung portions of the Divine office, both texts and notation. Such books were often of a large format, to be used by a choir.
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Extent1 sheet
Physical description525 x 337 mm. Square notation on staves of 5 lines ruled in red; 6 lines of text and notation on each side. Strapwork initial B in black, initial T in red with violet ornament; rubricated.
Finding aidsCollection level description. Hard-copy catalogue also available in the Library's Special Collections Reading Room.
Level of descriptionfonds