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The complete classical music guide, general editor, John Burrows with Charles Wiffen and contributions from Robert Ainsley ... [et al.]

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The complete classical music guide, general editor, John Burrows with Charles Wiffen and contributions from Robert Ainsley ... [et al.]

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

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illustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The complete classical music guide

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electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

794004369

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general editor, John Burrows with Charles Wiffen and contributions from Robert Ainsley ... [et al.]

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Gale eBooks

Summary

Explains the elements and terminology of classical music in clear and simple terms. Discusses the music and instruments of each period, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, to developments in modern music since 1900

Table Of Contents

Introducing classical music. The elements of classical music ; Classical music instruments ; Classical music in performance -- The history of classical music. Early music (1000-1600) ; The Baroque era (1600-1750) ; The Classical era (1750-1820) ; The Romantic era (1810-1920) ; Romantic opera (1810-1920) ; National schools (1830-1950) ; Modern music (1900-present)

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