Synopsis of Vocal Musick by A.B. Philo-Mus.

Synopsis of Vocal Musick by the unidentified A.B. was published in London in 1680 and appears to have only ever had one edition. Unlike other English theoretical writings of the period, the Synopsis derives many of its aspects from the Italian theoretical tradition. The treatise therefore forms an important link between English and continental theoretical traditions and may have encouraged the adoption of Italian principles which became a common feature of English writings by the early eighteenth century. This is the first modern edition of the work, and indeed the first edition to appear since its original publication.