An edition of The encyclopedia of music
(2012)
The encyclopedia of music
musical instruments and the art of music-making
by Max Wade-Matthews
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A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra; and an authoritative guide to over 100 famous classical composers.
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Composers, Musical instruments, Music, Encyclopedias, Biography, HistoryShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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The encyclopedia of music: musical instruments and the art of music-making
2012, Lorenz Books
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0754824438 9780754824435
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Table of Contents
History of music-making and the orchestra. Introduction
What is music?
What is a musical instrument?
Music of ancient civilizations
European music in the first millennium
Structuring music
Strings
Bows
Reeds
Valves
Drum heads and sticks
Keyboard keys and hammers
Evolution of the orchestra
Baroque orchestra (1600-1750)
Classical orchestra (1750-1830)
Romantic orchestra (1830-1910)
Modern symphony orchestra
Authentic music
Chamber music
European national music
Folk music
Revolutionary music of the 20th century
Brass bands
Military bands
Country music
Jazz
Big bands
Rock and pop
Famous string players
Famous woodwind and brass players
Famous keyboard and percussion players
Court composers
Modern composers
Role of the conductor
Famous conductors
Famous concert halls and orchestras
Encyclopedia of musical instruments. Introduction
Strings
Woodwind and brass
Percussion
Keyboards
Voice
Composition through the ages. Music as a language
Emergence of composers
Baroque forms
Transition to Classicism
Romantic heyday
Dawn of a new age
Music of the future
Lives and works of the great composers. Introduction
Middle ages to the Renaissance
Baroque era
Classical period
Romantic era
Rise of nationalism
Later Romantics
Early twentieth century
Music since World War II.
Edition Notes
Reprint. Originally published: London; New York : Hermes House, 2003.
Includes index.
"Glossary": p. 500-503.
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