Rarely do we come across books on musical instruments. That too, one covering the whole gamut of Indian Classical musical instruments is hither to unheard of.
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A book about the whole gamut of musical instruments.
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Seller: Shalimar Books, London, United Kingdom
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Seller: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Sachs uses a combination of anthropology, art history, and musicology to trace the development of instruments. The book is structured chronologically into four main parts: The Primitive and Prehistoric Epoch: Covers early rhythmic tools like rattles and bull-roarers, and the ritualistic origins of sound.Antiquity: Explores the instruments used by ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome.The Middle Ages: Discusses the migration of instruments across continents and the evolution of early European and Islamic musical tools. The Modern Occident: Chronicles the rise of the modern orchestra from the Baroque period through to 20th-century developments, including jazz and electr. Seller Inventory # 427249
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