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.

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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

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By David Walter Leinweber

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: David Walter Leinweber
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781793625199
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-519-9
• Pagine: 194
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica > Storia della musica; 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