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Monteverdi's unruly women : the power of song in early modern Italy /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gordon, Bonnie, 1968-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Series:New perspectives in music history and criticism.
Subjects:
Feminism and music.
Women singers > Italy.
Monteverdi, Claudio, > 1567-1643. > Vocal music.
Vocal music > Italy > 17th century > History and criticism.
Madrigals, Italian > Italy > 17th century > History and criticism.
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Vocal anatomies : mouths, breath, and throats in early modern Italy
  • Back talk : the power of female song on the stage
  • Madrigalian desire : the convergence of love and sex in madrigals
  • Emblazoning Angioletta : musical fantasies and dissection
  • Angry ladies : changing experiences of sensations
  • Coda.