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The Oxford Companion to Musical Instruments
Baines, Anthony C. (former Curator of the Bate Collection of Historical Instruments, former Curator of the Bate Collection of Historical Instruments, University of Oxford)
The Oxford Companion to Musical Instruments
Baines, Anthony C. (former Curator of the Bate Collection of Historical Instruments, former Curator of the Bate Collection of Historical Instruments, University of Oxford)
Examines in one alphabetical sequence the astonishing variety of Western and non-Western acoustic musical instruments. Entries feature a concise description, details of construction, playing techniques and developments in history, as well as sound and characteristic uses.
416 pages, numerous halftones, music examples, figures, tables
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | October 29, 1992 |
ISBN13 | 9780193113343 |
Publishers | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 416 |
Dimensions | 166 × 241 × 29 mm · 746 g |
Language | English |