The Organ in Western Culture, 750-1250
(Part of the Cambridge Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Music Series)
No Customer Reviews
How did the organ become a church instrument? How did it develop from an outdoor, Mediterranean noisemaker to an instrument which has become the embodiment of Western music and responsible for many of that music's characteristics? In this fascinating investigation, Peter Williams speculates on these questions and suggests some likely answers. He considers where the organ was placed and why; what the instrument was like in 800, 1000, 1200 and 1400;...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521617073
ISBN13:9780521617079
Release Date:August 2008
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.63 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 7.4" x 9.7"
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
