Evetts-Secker, JosephineMendis, Ranjini (Prema Ranjini), 1948-2005-07-212005-07-211983031526348http://hdl.handle.net/1880/22811Bibliography: p. 120-130.The Fayrfax MS. is one of the three extant vocal music mss. of the early Tudor period, of approximately 1500. The period in which it is composed is a transitional one, in the literary, musical social and political spheres. The growth of secular power over Church is evidenced by secular lyrics outnumbering the sacred for the first time in a ms. A growing literacy and the emergence of the printed word encouraged secular literature. Music dominates words in text settings at this time, as opposed to earlier liturgical practices. The humorous and satirical songs have a "popular" appeal, whereas the main body of love songs is conventional and courtly. The secular lyrics of the Fayrfax MS. are of a love tradition, though not of a specific code of courtly love. Though it is con­venient to categorize the songs as courtly, popular and religious, they should be viewed as inter-related in literary theme and musical style. The music shows a brilliance of elaboration and an ornamental floridity. The aim of the composers is not musical expressiveness, though instances of tone painting and word painting occur in these songs. The Fayrfax MS. is of social significance, not only because it contains songs of the time of Henry VII, but because it reflects a transition in the history of poetry and music, within its professional limits.vi, 130 leaves ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.PR 529 L8 M44 1986Fayrfax ManuscriptEnglish poetry - Middle English, 1100-1500 - History and criticismMusic and literaturemaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/13581PR 529 L8 M44 1986