The History of Musical Instruments (Dover Books On Music: Instruments)
Language: English
Published by Unknown, 2006
- Softcover
- Used
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- Title
- The History of Musical Instruments (Dover Books On Music: Instruments)
- Author
- Sachs, Curt
- Publisher
- Unknown
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0486452654
- ISBN 13
- 9780486452654
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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