The Rebec in Context: Shape, Repertoire, and Influence in the Medieval Mediterranean Era

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An Angel Musician playing the Rebec: Image from a manuscript (France, Tours, Municipal Library, Ms. Diocese 8, f. 001) showcased on the Biblissima portal The rebec, originating from the Byzantine lūrā and the Arab Rabāb, is a medieval string instrument traced back to late 10th or early 11th century Europe, persisting to this day under various names (Holman, 1995). The rebec reached its zenith of usage in art music during the Middle Ages and Renaissance (Page, 1986). The rebec evolved ...

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