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Musical Instruments. A Worldwide Survey of Traditional Music-Making. 9780500510353

Musical Instruments. A Worldwide Survey of Traditional Music-Making

Thames & Hudson. 2000

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  • EAN: 9780500510353
  • ISBN: 978-0-500-51035-3
  • Editorial: Thames & Hudson
  • Fecha de edición: 2000
  • Encuadernación: Cartoné con sobrecubierta
  • Dimensiones: 31x25
  • Idioma: Inglés
  • Traductor: Jane Brenton
  • Nº páginas: 232

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A sumptuous gift for the music lover and a complete and authoritative reference that fills a major gap in our knowledge of music history, this beautifully illustrated book traces the evolution of musical instruments and their importance in different world cultures.

Starting with prehistoric drums, the text sheds new light on the many ways in which people have used instruments throughout history, from tools of communication to mediums of artistic expression.

From the human vocal cords to precision strung instruments, this book provides unique information on the relationship between man and music. The only work currently in print that displays photographs of the world?s musical instruments both in museums and in use in communities around the globe. This volume offers vital information for teachers, students, scholars, dealers and collectors.

CONTENIDO

Introduction
- The Voices of Nature
- The Body as Instrument
- Religious and Ritual Uses
- Instruments in Society
- Giving Matter a Soul

Appendices
Glossary
Collection of musical instruments
Acknowledgments
Select bibliography
Index



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