Art of Ancient Music

The Art of Ancient Music discusses music's role in the long story of human creativity. While emphasizing broad human themes, the text has a special focus on the early traditions of Western music.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Voice: History's First Musical Instrument
Chapter 2: Early Musical Instruments
Chapter 3: The Bow of Music
Chapter 4: Music and Storytelling
Chapter 5: Festivals and Parties
Chapter 6: Church Music as an Heir of Ancient Music
Epilogue: The Art of Ancient Music
A Select Bibliography

About the author

By David Walter Leinweber

Summary

The Art of Ancient Music discusses music’s role in the long story of human creativity. While emphasizing broad human themes, the text has a special focus on the early traditions of Western music.

Product details

• Authors: David Walter Leinweber
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781793625199
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-519-9
• No. of pages: 194
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music history; History: specific events & topics, Europe, European History, MUSIC / History & Criticism, HISTORY / World, General & world history, History of Music, Music reviews & criticism, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval