An Introduction to Musical History

First published in 1955, An Introduction to Musical History is not just another short history of music, but a discussion of its sources and background. It explains how we derive our knowledge of the music of the past, and how music has been affected by its social and political background.

List of contents

Preface 1. The Scope of Musical History 2. The Sources 3. The Historians and the Periods 4. The Social Background 5. The Influence of the Church 6. Patronage 7. The Musician and his Environment 8. The Influence of Taste 9. The Study of Musical History

About the author

Sir Jack Westrup (1904-1975) was an English musicologist, writer, teacher, and occasional conductor and composer.

Product details

• Authors: J.A. Westrup
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.09.2025
• EAN: 9781041104445
• ISBN: 978-1-041-10444-5
• No. of pages: 172
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music; Music, MUSIC / History & Criticism, MUSIC / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Musical History;painting;Language;Music;Literature