Italian and Gallican alleluia psalmody
Andreas Pfisterer
Abstract One of the earliest forms Christian psalmody, alleluia is difficult to explore since in most rites it preserved only part. Comparisons between direct and indirect traces psalmody from Milan, Rome, Byzantium Gaul as well other genres chant, especially Mass alleluia, allow some conclusions about distinctive melodic characteristics. As one result, there seem be common features Italian traditions that are missing Gallican tradition.
Plainsong & Medieval Music