Tractatus de tonis
Tractatus de tonis by Guido (de Castris) is a bilingual edition published by Medieval Institute Publications, Western Michigan University in 2017. This work offers a detailed analysis of the various tones into which plainchant was traditionally classified, presenting a comprehensive overview of both the theory and practice of this musical form. The text reflects the practical insights of Guido of Arezzo alongside the Aristotelian-inspired ideas of theorists like Johannes de Grocheio and Peter of Auvergne.
Readers will find that the Tractatus de tonis delves into the complexities of plainchant, making it a significant contribution to the fields of literary criticism and music history. This edition spans 286 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible for those interested in the historical and theoretical aspects of medieval music. The work serves as an instructional resource for studying the intricate relationship between music theory and practice during the medieval period.
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The Tractatus de tonis of Guy of Saint-Denis (written ca. 1300-10) differs from other treatises on plainchant in the depth of its analysis of the various tones into which chant was traditionally classified. Guy’s treatise presents itself as a synthetic overview of both the theory and practice of plainchant in a way that combines the practical reflection of Guido of Arezzo with ideas of more Aristoteleian inspired theorists such as Johannes de Grocheio and Peter of Auvergne.
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