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Musical Instruments and a History of The Orchestra, An Illustrated Directory of
AvMax Wade-Matthews
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
167 kr
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This beautifully illustrated reference is a guide to the history of music and the instruments of the orchestra. An extended introduction provides a history of music-making around the world and outlines the evolution of the orchestra. It also features famous players, orchestras and concert halls, and the role of the composer and the conductor. A visual directory then follows, organised according to families of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, and the voice, as well as rare and historical instruments. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 450 photographs, the book is an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.
Music, The Encyclopedia of
A guide to the greatest composers and the instruments of the orchestra
AvMax Wade-Matthews,Wendy Thompson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
250 kr
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This beautifully illustrated reference is a guide to the history of music, instruments of the orchestra and the most influential classical composers. All sections of the orchestra are covered: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-Western instruments. An authoritative guide to over 100 of the most famous classic composers then follows. From Bach to Xenakis all styles of compositions from medieval times to the present day are included. The fascinating lives of the great composers are detailed, the places where they lived and worked, scenes from their ballets or operas, and examples of original scripts. This comprehensively updated new edition is illustrated with over 1000 photographs and illustrations.
Music
An Illustrated History
AvMax Wade-Matthews,Mival William
Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
123 kr
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This illustrated reference begins with a history of music-making, posing the questions What is music?A" and What is a musical instrument?A" Each of the principal ancient civilizations is investigated, with information about key developments and musical traditions. As the orchestra evolved, so too were the instruments adapted and modified. The main focus of the book is the visual encyclopedia. The catalogue is organized according to families of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. Each family is introduced, and its members are fully described - their origins, how they developed over time, and how they are played.
Encyclopedia of Music
Instruments of the Orchestra and the Great Composers
AvMax Wade-Matthews,Wendy Thompson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
144 kr
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History of Musical Instruments and Music-making
AvMax Wade-Matthews
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
113 kr
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This book poses the questions What is music?A" and What is a musical instrument?A" Each of the principal ancient civilizations is investigated, with information about key developments and traditions. The text focuses on methods of music-making, explaining how the string and bow create sound, the tonal quality of single and double reeds, the impact of the development of valves, the variety of drum skins, and the types of keyboard mechanisms. The book also covers the most famous musicians, the role of the composer and the conductor, and the best-known orchestras and concert halls around the world. It not only charts the history of the orchestra but also looks at the history of all the major musical movements and forms, including folk music, brass and military bands, country music, jazz, big bands and popular music.

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Max Wade-Matthews – författare

Musical Instruments and a History of The Orchestra, An Illustrated Directory of

Music, The Encyclopedia of

Music

Encyclopedia of Music

History of Musical Instruments and Music-making

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