This guide is designed to give you a start on your research in Medieval and Renaissance Music. Use the tabs to navigate to the different sections of this guide.
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For an introduction to music history from the Middle Ages, see this article in Grove Music Online through the Oxford Music Online database. (Access requires MySanDiego login.)
Additional essays on composers, musical developments, types of compositions, and performers of the Middle Ages are available through this page of Grove Music Online. (Access requires MySanDiego login.)
For an introduction to music history from the Renaissance, see this article in Grove Music Online through the Oxford Music Online database. (Access requires MySanDiego login.)
Additional essays on composers, musical developments, types of compositions, and performers of the Early Renaissance and High Renaissance are available through Grove Music Online. (Access requires MySanDiego login.)