World Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments: An Illustrated Directory of Musical Instruments: Strings, Woodwind, Bass, Percussion, Keyboards and the . History of Music-Making and the Orchestra
Published by Anness Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2017
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
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The art of music-making has existed for thousands of years. This fascinating book begins with a history of music-making, posing the questions "What is music?" and "What is a musical instrument?". A visual directory is organized according to families of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 450 photographs, the book covers a wide range of instruments and their historical relatives. It also provides a complete history of music-making and the orchestra, making it an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- World Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments: An Illustrated Directory of Musical Instruments: Strings, Woodwind, Bass, Percussion, Keyboards and the . History of Music-Making and the Orchestra
- Author
- Wade-Matthews Max
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing, United Kingdom, London
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Item weight
- 658 grams
- Dimensions
- 168.0 x 220.0
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