Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Music: A Handbook and Guide for Students by Waldo S. Pratt is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of music from ancient times to the present day. This book is designed as a reference tool for students of music, providing a detailed overview of the key developments, styles, and composers that have shaped the musical landscape over the centuries.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in the history of music, from the medieval and Renaissance eras to the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the major musical styles and genres of the time, as well as the key composers and their works.In addition to its historical focus, the book also includes practical information for students of music, such as a glossary of musical terms, a guide to musical notation, and a list of recommended listening and reading resources. The book also includes a comprehensive index, making it easy for readers to quickly find the information they need.Overall, The History of Music: A Handbook and Guide for Students is an essential resource for anyone studying music or interested in the evolution of this art form over time. With its detailed analysis, practical information, and comprehensive index, this book is a must-have for students and music enthusiasts alike.1907. The book is meant to be distinctly a book of reference for students rather than a literary or critical survey of a few salient aspects of the subject, or a specialist's report of original research. Aiming at a certain degree of encyclopedic fullness, it brings together facts and conclusions from a great variety of sources. Much labor has been expended in grouping the material in such a way as to give a systematic impression of the enormous field in view. The Contents are divided into the following nine parts: Uncivilized and Ancient Music; Mediaeval Music; The Sixteenth Century; The Seventeenth Century; The Early Eighteenth Century; The Later Eighteenth Century; The Early Nineteenth Century; The Middle Nineteenth Century; and The Later Nineteenth Century. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
