Social History - General & Miscellaneous, General & Miscellaneous Musical Instruments

History of Musical Instruments

Name: History of Musical Instruments
Author: Curt Sachs
ISBN: 9780486452654

by Curt Sachs

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Overview

Written by one of the world's most distinguished musicologists, this is the first comprehensive history of musical instruments. It traces their evolution from prehistoric to modern times, combining scholarship with insight in a remarkable fusion of music, anthropology, and the fine arts. Includes 24 plates and 167 illustrations.

Synopsis

Written by a distinguished musicologist, this comprehensive history of musical instruments traces their evolution from prehistoric times in a fusion of music, anthropology, and fine arts. Includes 24 plates and 167 illustrations.