Musical Instruments: History, Technology, and Performance of Instruments of Western Music Contributor(s): Campbell, Murray (Author), Greated, Clive (Author), Myers, Arnold (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198165048 ISBN-13: 9780198165040 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $560.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: Musical Instruments presents the first comprehensive survey to explain how Western musical instruments work, how they developed historically, how they are manufactured, and how they are used to make music. A full glossary and index also contain definitions of technical terms and notes on instruments not included in the text, making this the essential reference for everyone researching and working with musical instruments and performance. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | Musical Instruments - General |
Dewey: 784 |
LCCN: 2004303547 |
Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.99 lbs) 520 pages |
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Publisher Description: Musical Instruments presents the first comprehensive survey to explain how Western musical instruments work, how they developed historically, how they are manufactured, and how they are used to make music. A full glossary and index also contain definitions of technical terms and notes on instruments not included in the text, making this the essential reference for everyone researching and working with musical instruments and performance. |