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An illustrated directory of musical instruments: strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, a comprehensive history of music-making and the orchestra

A comprehensively illustrated reference to musical instruments and the history of the orchestra, and a guide to 100 classical composers from Bach to Xenakis, in a newly updated large-format edition."--

Examines a wide range of musical instruments, including strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as rare and non-Western instruments. Famous players, orchestras and concert halls, and the role of the composer and the conductor.

The hardback edition of the classic illustrated guide to instruments, the orchestra and 100 composers.

A box set that provides a complete illustrated guide to the history of music, instruments of the orchestra and the most influential classical composers. It answers the question, "What is music?" And "what is a musical instrument?" It also covers the life and times and key works of over 100 great composers, from Bach to Tchaikovsky.

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A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra, and an authoritative guide to over 100 famous classical composers.

A fascinating chronological history of music-making followed by a visual directory to all the different instruments of the orchestra, including the voice.

This book poses the questions ?What is music and ?What is a musical instrument Each of the principal ancient civilizations is investigated, with information about key developments and traditions. Explores the origins of musical instruments in