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A General History Of Music: From The Infancy Of The Greek Drama To The Present Period (1886)

A General History Of Music: From The Infancy Of The Greek Drama To The Present Period (1886)

Rockstro, William Smyth

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Fiction AnthologiesClassical MusicMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1164527428
ISBN13: 9781164527428
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 554
Weight: 1.61
Height: 1.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A General History of Music: From the Infancy of the Greek Drama to the Present Period is a comprehensive book written by William Smyth Rockstro in 1886. The book provides an in-depth account of the history of music, beginning with the emergence of Greek drama and tracing its development through the medieval and Renaissance periods, up to the modern era. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the evolution of musical instruments, the development of musical notation, the emergence of different musical genres, and the lives and works of significant composers throughout history. It also explores the social and cultural contexts in which music was created and performed, providing readers with a rich understanding of how music has evolved over time.Rockstro's writing is engaging and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for both music enthusiasts and scholars. The author's extensive knowledge and passion for music shine through in every chapter, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music. Overall, A General History of Music is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating and ever-evolving art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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