Universal Harmony, Volume I (1636) - Page 9

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T H E?

THE MUSICAL TYPEFACES ARE FROM

the press of Pierre Ballard, Printer of Music to the King.Pierre Ballard (c. 1575–1639) was the most prominent music publisher of his era, heading a family dynasty that held a royal monopoly on music printing in France for nearly two centuries. His inclusion here acknowledges the technical skill required to print the complex musical scores found in this volume.

Pierre Ballard: The head of the preeminent Parisian music printing house during the early 17th century.
Printer of Music to the King: An exclusive royal title (original: "Imprimeur de la Musique du Roy") that granted the Ballard family a legal monopoly on publishing musical works in France.
Musical typefaces: The specialized metal or wood fonts (original: "caracteres de musique") specifically designed to print musical staves, notes, and symbols.
Typography: The mechanical process and art of setting and printing from movable type.