Pronouncing Dictionary and Condensed Encyclopedia of Musical Terms, Instruments, Composers and Important Works

Published by Theodore Presser, Philadelphia, 1880

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Philadelphia: Theodore Presser, 1880. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4". 87 pp. Brown cloth over boards with stamped design and gilt title, some rubbing and corner bumping, salmon colored endpapers with previous owner's signature on front paste-down endpaper, pages slightly stained in parts, good + condition. An interesting combination of musical dictionary terms along with entries for other music related material. Appendix includes Synopsis of Pitch Notation and Melodic Embellishments. Would make a delightful gift for a nostalgic music teacher or music lover.

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Title
Pronouncing Dictionary and Condensed Encyclopedia of Musical Terms, Instruments, Composers and Important Works
Author
W. S. B. Mathews
Publisher
Theodore Presser, Philadelphia
Publication year
1880
Condition
Good +
Binding
Hardcover

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