9781330325872 - Orchestral Instruments and Their Use (Classic Reprint): Giving a Description of Each: Giving a Description of Each (Classic Reprint) de Elson, Arthur (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book gives an overview of instruments used by civilized nations before 1902, their history, technical principles, and function within the modern orchestra. From primitive bone flutes and Egyptian utes to the evolution of the violin family and the development of harmonics, the author traces the growth of instruments and the role they have played in shaping the music we hear today. The author explores the interplay between musical traditions, scientific innovation, and the search for new sounds, demonstrating how instruments reflect the broader cultural and technological advancements of their time. By examining the origins and evolution of various instruments, this book sheds light on the dynamic relationship between music and human ingenuity. 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.