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Music: An Illustrated History, An Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments and the Art of Music-Making
A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-Western instruments.rnA history of music-making, beginning with man's first discovery of music, describing its multi-cultural development and the key turning points, such as the invention of the bow and valves.rnFamous players, orchestras and concert halls, and the role of the composer and the conductor.rnThe evolution of the orchestra - from medieval consorts, baroque and classical orchestras to the symphony orchestra we know today.rnExplores other forms such as folk music, brass and military bands, country music, jazz bands, big bands and pop groups.
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