Meter in music, 1600-1800
Musical meter and rhythm
Musical notation
Performance practice (Music)
18th century
Interpretation
Performance
Musique
Music
History
While the notation of 17th- and 18th-century music looks familiar, its meanings and the treatment of meter in performance have evolved dramatically. When performed according to the conventions of its own time, the music of 1600-1800 balances precision and flexibility, with an enchanting lilt, grace,…
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