Musical Box

Name: Musical Box
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ISBN: 9780047890079

ISBN-10: 004789007X

ISBN-13: 9780047890079

Edition: 1980

Authors: Arthur W. Ord-Hume

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Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany, and Great Britain, finally crossing the Atlantic to America, before ending in the early 20th century. this book is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology, with complete diagrams of the various types of mechanical movements used over the centuries, indexes of manufacturers, box styles, and tune sheets, complete American and British patent lists, tips on maintaining, repairing, and purchasing…

Book details

List price: $55.00
Copyright year: 1980
Publisher: Routledge
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 412
Size: 7.48" wide x 9.84" long
Weight: 2.508
Language: English