The Aquitanian Sacred Repertoire in Its Cultural Context: An Examination of Petri clavigeri kari, In hoc anni circulo, and Cantu miro summa laude

Abstract

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Medieval Aquitaine was a vibrant region in terms of its politics, religion, and
 culture, and these interrelated aspects of life created a fertile environment for musical
 production. A rich manuscript tradition has facilitated numerous studies of Aquitanian
 sacred music, but to date most previous research has focused on one particular facet of
 the repertoire, often in isolation from its cultural context. This study seeks to view
 Aquitanian musical culture through several intersecting sacred and secular concerns and
 to relate the various musical traditions to the region's broader societal forces. Saint-Martial
 in Limoges and Toulouse, two musical and cultural centers, illustrate the wider
 cultural context in Aquitaine, and a survey of select manuscripts shows the development
 of a musical tradition. An examination of three disparate pieces shows that the repertoire
 as a whole is a more unified part of Aquitanian culture than previously recognized.

Committee in Charge: Dr. Lori Kruckenberg, Chair; Dr. Marc Vanscheeuwijck; Dr. Marian Smith