Music : an illustrated history : an encyclopedia of musical instruments and the art of music-making
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Music : an illustrated history : an encyclopedia of musical instruments and the art of music-making
Lorenz Books, [200-?]
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The world encyclopedia of musical instruments
Available at 2 libraries
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"Previously published as The world encyclopedia of musical instruments"--T.p. verso
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This illustrated reference begins with a history of music-making, posing the questions What is music?A" and What is a musical instrument?A" Each of the principal ancient civilizations is investigated, with information about key developments and musical traditions. As the orchestra evolved, so too were the instruments adapted and modified. The main focus of the book is the visual encyclopedia. The catalogue is organized according to families of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. Each family is introduced, and its members are fully described - their origins, how they developed over time, and how they are played.
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