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History Of Musical Instruments- The

This first comprehensive history of musical instruments- this book ranges from prehistoric times to the 20th century. It traverses five continents and every stage of evolution- from primitive rattles and bull-roarers to the electric organ. Author Curt Sachs- one of the world's most distinguished musicologists- combines rich scholarship with personal insight in a remarkable fusion of music- anthropology- and the fine arts.
Beginning with the earliest manifestations of rhythm- Sachs explores the association of sound with primitive rites of fertility- life- death- and rebirth. He traces the evolution of folk and ritual instruments to tools of entertainment and art- the rise of a professional class of singers and musicians- and the musical revolution that flowered during the Renaissance. Sachs chronicles the foundation of the modern orchestra during the baroque period and its subsequent development- concluding with the modern-day rise of electric and jazz instruments.
A pleasure to read as well as a valuable resource- this classic work is enhanced with 24 plates and 167 illustrations.

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Series Title
Dover Books on Music
Call Number
784.1909 Sac c.1
Publisher
Mineola- New York : Dover Publications.,
Collation
560 hlm.
Language
English
ISBN/ISSN
9780486452654
Classification
Music (780-789)
Content Type
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Subject(s)
General
Music
Musical Instruments
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