The Encyclopedia of Music

The Encyclopedia of Music
Max Wade-Matthews (Author)
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Instruments of the orchestra and the great composers.This is an authoritative guide to instruments of the orchestra and great composers. It covers the history of music-making, each family of instruments, over 100 composers and much more. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 1,000 paintings, drawings and photographs, this book is an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.

• Rank: #56789 in Books
• Published on: 2003
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

Musical Instruments of the World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia with more than 4000 original drawings

Musical Instruments of the World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia with more than 4000 original drawings
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Music

"One of the nicest things.is that you don't have to be a musician to love it. It's a browser's delight."--The New York Times

It's the best-looking musical encyclopedia ever! Using a completely visual approach, this ultimate reference has over 4,000 drawings showcasing the evolution of instruments--and music--from primitive whistles to electric guitars (complete with fuzz box and pedal). Exquisite illustrations accompany each entry, with painstaking detail and attention to structure, function, and decoration. Most extraordinary is the range of instruments included: orchestral, popular, classical, ancient, and folk. Classed by family groups, they are cross-referenced with material on geographical distribution and historical periods. Plus scores, diagrams of correct playing techniques, major figures, and other fascinating information provided by over forty researchers, writers, and illustrators, in cooperation with 200 scholars from 20 countries!

• Rank: #59035 in Books
• Published on: 1997-05-30
• Released on: 2001-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

The Encyclopedia of Music : Musical Instruments and the Art of Music-Making

The Encyclopedia of Music : Musical Instruments and the Art of Music-Making
Max Wade-Matthews (Author)
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Music

This comprehensive encyclopedia gives an overview of the way music has developed, beginning with ancient civilizations through to the present day. The book then provides an illustrated guide to the fascinating lives of the great composers - the places where they lived and worked, scenes from their ballets or operas, and examples of their original manuscripts.

• Rank: #523490 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-10
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 8.66" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

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The Encyclopedia of Music: Musical instruments and the art of music-making

The Encyclopedia of Music: Musical instruments and the art of music-making
Max Wade-Matthews (Author), Wendy Thompson (Author)
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A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra; and an authoritative guide to over 100 famous classical composers.

• Rank: #54015 in Books
• Published on: 2011-10-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.66" h x 1.50" w x 6.61" l, 3.21 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 512 pages

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author max wade matthews author wendy thompson format hardback language english publication year 04 10 2011 subject the arts subject 2 music dance title the encyclopedia of music musical instruments and the art of music making author wade matthews max thompson wendy publisher anness pub ltd publication date oct 16 2011 pages 512 binding hardcover dimensions 6 70 wx 8 70 hx 1 50 d isbn 0754824438 subject music history criticism description a comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments cov