A comprehensive, illustrated, encyclopedia of musical instrumants, covering all sections of the orchestra : strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-Western instruments.
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Softcover. Condition: Fine. Abnutzung / Risse - leicht; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen. A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboard and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-western instruments. An illustrated guide to instruments and their historical relatives, with specially commissioned photographs of all the modern instruments. Famous players, orchestras and concert halls, and the role of the composer and the conductor. A history of music-making, beginning with man's first discovery of music and its development in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, India, China and Japan, charting key turning points such as the invention of the bow and valves, and ending with the modern instruments of the twentieth century. Includes information on the evolution of the orchestra -- from medieval consorts, baroque and classical orchestras, through to the modern symphony orchestra we know today. Seller Inventory # e8311636-980e-401e-b765-73c9d27a6cc1
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Glossy pictorial card covers, 4to, pp.256, colour plates and ills. Appears to be the second edition of the 2000 original. As new. Heavy volume at 1270g + packing, which will require additional postage at cost as the default postage quotation is for only 1kg, this will be requested at time of enquiry / order. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 000714
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. Name Tag Inside Front Cover. In Excellent Condition Like New For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos A Comprehensive Encyclopedia Of Musical Instruments, Covering All Sections Of The Orchestra: Strings, Woodwind And Brass, Percussion, Keyboards And The Voice, As Well As Historical, Rare And Non-Western Instruments. It Also Includes: Famous Players, Orchestras And Concert Halls, And The Role Of The Composer And The Conductor; A History Of Music-Making, Beginning With Man¿S First Discovery Of Music And Its Development In Ancient Civilizations; Information On The Evolution Of The Orchestra, From Medieval Consorts, Baroque And Classical Orchestras, Through To The Modern Symphony Orchestra; And Other Forms Such As Folk Music, Brass And Military Bands, Country Music, Jazz Bands, Big Bands And Pop Groups. Over 650 Full-Color Photographs. Seller Inventory # 002357