Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 512 pages
- Published by: Hermes House
- Edition: 2nd Edition July 10, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1843094363
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1843094364
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Book Dimensions:
8.4 x 6.6 x 1.2 inches
- Weighs: 2.7 pounds
Product Description
A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments,covering all sections of the orchestra. An authoritative guide to over 100 of the most famous classical composers. Fully illustrated.Over 1000 photographs & illustrations.
Reader Reviews
This book is fabulous because of its grasp on very many topics in this very diverse world of music. It begins by defining music and its universal qualities and then tells of the different insturments of ancient cultures and tells of how music was originally structured. I find this book great for people who are well knowledged of music and equally so for those who want to become well knowledged of music. This books massive variety of information is both usefull and informative. It gives thousands of beautiful pictures and offers detailed information on 100s of instruments organized by section. It also gives wonderful descriptions of composers who are grouped by their eras. It gives very informative information on each of the eras (a big plus!). This is a great book that no music lover should be without.
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