The Oxford History Of Music V1 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164073079 : 1164073079 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Oxford History of Music Volume 1: The Polyphonic Period, Part One: Method of Musical Art 330-1330 (1901) is a comprehensive book written by H. E. Wooldridge. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the development of music during the Polyphonic Period, focusing on the period between 330 and 1330. The author examines the various techniques and methods used by musicians during this time, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they developed.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of music during the Polyphonic Period. The author begins by providing an overview of the period and its significance in the history of music. He then goes on to explore the various forms of polyphonic music that developed during this time, including plainchant, organum, and motet.The author also examines the role of musical notation during this