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Music, the definitive visual history, US editors, Jennette Elnaggar, Heather Wilcox ; authors, Ian Blenkinsop, Kiku Day, Reg Grant ... [and seventeen others] ; new photography, Gary Ombler, Richard Leeney

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Music, the definitive visual history, US editors, Jennette Elnaggar, Heather Wilcox ; authors, Ian Blenkinsop, Kiku Day, Reg Grant ... [and seventeen others] ; new photography, Gary Ombler, Richard Leeney
Language
eng
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contains biographical information
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Music
Oclc number
1265005515
Responsibility statement
US editors, Jennette Elnaggar, Heather Wilcox ; authors, Ian Blenkinsop, Kiku Day, Reg Grant ... [and seventeen others] ; new photography, Gary Ombler, Richard Leeney
Sub title
the definitive visual history
Summary
A history of the progression of music since its prehistoric beginnings, reviewing not only Western music but also music from around the world. Includes profiles of influential musicians, a history of instruments, and a listing of key works for each genre
Table Of Contents
Early beginnings -- Music in the Middle Ages -- Renaissance and Reformation -- The Baroque spirit -- The classical age -- Nationalism and romance -- Music in the modern age -- Global music
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DK Smithsonian musicSmithsonian music : the definitive visual history
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