red and void red notation
Italy
15th Century
Source: Hufnagel, Elisabeth (2021). "Adapting the Concept of Proportio to Rhythm in the Ars subtilior". In: Manuscript Cultures in Asia, Africa and Europe. De Gruyter.
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Preparation Steps
The notation uses 'red and void red notation' (p. 448) and 'notes in differently coloured ink' (p. 457) to communicate rhythmic proportions within the Ars subtilior musical tradition. These signs correspond to specific ratios like sesquialtera (3:2) or dupla (2:1).
Original Recipe Text
The notation uses 'red and void red notation' (p. 448) and 'notes in differently coloured ink' (p. 457) to communicate rhythmic proportions within the Ars subtilior musical tradition. These signs correspond to specific ratios like sesquialtera (3:2) or dupla (2:1).
Evidence
"Until then the meaning of red and void red notation in Chi solo a si remains in the realm of speculation. ... It might even be possible to reconstruct some parts of the second voice with the aid of multispectral imaging."
Remarks
The manuscript Rome, Biblioteca Casanatense, 2151 (Cas) is a critical source for late medieval musical notation. The text discusses the divergence between theoretical treatises (like Ugolino's Declaratio) and the practical use of colored ink and signs in the manuscript (p. 457). The mention of multispectral imaging (p. 448) suggests the potential for non-invasive recovery of lost notation details caused by water damage.
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
multispectral imaging
Certainty Level
Probable
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
ColorRed
RegionItaly
Approx. Year1450
Source Information
AuthorHufnagel, Elisabeth
CollectionRome, Biblioteca Casanatense, 2151 (Cas)
Language
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