oktōēchos
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Oktoechos — Oktoẹchos [griechisch okto̅ »acht« und ēcho̅s »Schall«, »Ton«] der, /...choi, orthodoxe Kirche: seit dem 12. Jahrhundert Bezeichnung für die Sammlung von Hymnen für die wechselnden Teile des Stundengebetes und die göttliche Liturgie, die mit… … Universal-Lexikon
Oktoēchos — Byzantine system of eight modes, possibly originating in monasteries around eighth century Jerusalem. As in the Western modes, there are four authentic (higher) and four plagal (lower) modes, with finales on D, E, F, and G. The Byzantine… … Historical dictionary of sacred music
Oktoechos — Ok|to|e|chos* der; <aus gleichbed. mgr. oktoe̅chos>: 1. liturgisches Buch der byzant. Kirche, das die veränderlichen Teile des Stundengebets für die Zeit von Pfingsten bis zum Beginn der Vorfastenzeit enthält. 2. das Tonartensystem des… … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
Oktoēchos of Severus — Ancient Byzantine collection of non Biblical hymn texts for the liturgical year, dating from the early sixth century … Historical dictionary of sacred music
Octoechos — This article is about the Byzantine musical system of eight modes. For the book of liturgical texts set to those modes, see Octoechos (liturgy). Oktōēchos (here transcribed Octoechos ; Greek: Ὀκτώηχος, from ὀκτώ eight + ἦχος sound, mode called… … Wikipedia
mode — mode1 /mohd/, n. 1. a manner of acting or doing; method; way: modern modes of transportation. 2. a particular type or form of something: Heat is a mode of motion. 3. a designated condition or status, as for performing a task or responding to a… … Universalium
Musical mode — This article is about modes as used in music. For other uses, see Mode (disambiguation). Modern Dorian mode on C Play … Wikipedia
ēchos — ▪ music plural Ēchoi, melody type associated with early Byzantine liturgical chant. The eight ēchoi (hence, the collective oktōēchos) of the Byzantine system were probably derived from Syrian (Syrian chant) music, and the concept of… … Universalium
Dorian mode — Modern Dorian scale on C Play (help· … Wikipedia
Robert Xavier Rodriguez — For the American writer, producer, director and musician see Robert Rodriguez. Robert Xavier Rodríguez (born June 28, 1946) is an American classical composer, best known for his eight operas and his works for children. Life and career Rodríguez… … Wikipedia
