About the import of the Byzantine intonation Aianeoeane in an 11th century tonary
O.H. Gerlach
Recent studies have shown that a sophisticated framework of the tone system is used in 11th century Western tonaries which refer to Boethian mensura monochord. What less known, however, fact some does not work properly - one example well-known compilation older called “alia musica”. These sources are particular interest for scholars Byzantine music they describe Greek “oktōēchos system”. The Latin tonary proves E-mode melodies Roman- Frankish redaction be sung such an intonation as it differentiates between low (extreme) and high (intense) finalis E, exist within diagram. This was obviously imitation contemporary singers. anonymous author treatise also offers theological interpretation this concept described by formula “AIANEOEANE”.
Studies in Byzantine history and civilization