9780282527594 - Musical Instruments From Earliest Records to the Year 1 A. D: Thesis (Classic Reprint) de Sneed, Adelaide Baker (2 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating exploration of musical instruments from antiquity to the dawn of the Christian era. This book delves into the rich tapestry of musical expression across diverse cultures, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Hebrews, Chinese, and Greeks. Uncover the origins and evolution of instruments, from the rhythmic pulse of drums and tambourines to the melodic resonance of flutes and lyres. Explore the ingenuity of early civilizations in crafting instruments like the water-organ, a testament to human creativity and engineering. Delve into the cultural significance of music in religious ceremonies, courtly life, and social gatherings. Discover how instruments like the Hebrew shofar and the Egyptian sistrum played integral roles in spiritual practices and cultural identity. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions, this book offers a profound understanding of the historical and cultural context of musical instruments. It illuminates the enduring power of music as a universal language that transcends time and connects us to the very essence of human expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.