Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Department
Theatre & Dance
Abstract
Examination of several sixteenth century Italian court balli that demonstrate the balance between gravitas and sprezzatura and how that balance dictates musical tempo for the accompaniment.
Digital Commons Citation
Vorder Bruegge, Andrew. "The Problem of Tempo: Too Slow, Too Fast, and Just Right." International Congress on Medieval Studies. Kalamazoo, MI. Jan. 2009. Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andrew_vorder_bruegge/7