Oxford Companion to Musical Instruments

Name: Oxford Companion to Musical Instruments
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ISBN: 9780193113343

ISBN-10: 0193113341

ISBN-13: 9780193113343

Edition: 1992

Authors: Anthony Baines

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Musical instruments, from the simplest pipes and drums to those of the utmost complexity, have formed an integral part of the cultures of all peoples of the world from the beginning of time. Their range and diversity have inspired the skill and genius of maker, composer, and player. This book celebrates that achievement and examines in a single A-Z sequence the astonishing variety of acoustic instruments throughout the ages. Each entry provides a concise description of the instrument itself, its construction, development, and playing techniques, together with details of its sound and use within the orchestra or, for ethnomusicological instruments, within rites of passage. Musical examples…

Book details

List price: $120.00
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/12/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 416
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 2.288
Language: English