The Prosomia of the Eight Modes According to Dimitrie Cunțanu

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Historical analysis reveals prosomia's integration with Byzantine tradition and local influences.

The study uncovers varied modal structures in prosomia that reflect Transylvanian folk influences, integrating them into liturgical practice.
Research emphasizes the historical significance of Cunțanu's collection, highlighting its unique melodic interpretations and characteristics.
Employing a historical-musicological method, the study examines the evolution and marginalization of prosomia in church singing.
Understanding the decline of prosomia benefits future efforts to revitalize Transylvanian liturgical music and its cultural identity.

Daniel Mocanu (2025) studied this question.

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