The History of Musical Instruments (Dover Books on Music)
by Curt Sachs
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Author: Curt SachsBrand: Dover Publications
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-22
ISBN: 0486452654
Number of pages: 560
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Summary of The History of Musical Instruments (Dover Books on Music)
Written by one of the world's most distinguished musicologists, this is the first comprehensive history of musical instruments. It traces their evolution from prehistoric to modern times, combining scholarship with insight in a remarkable fusion of music, anthropology, and the fine arts. Includes 24 plates and 167 illustrations.
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