The Complete Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments

The Complete Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments has been specially put together for music lovers. A handy work of reference, it provides you with a treasure trove of information about:
1) the well-known and lesser-known musical instruments played by symphony orchestras and other ensembles, with more than 550 illustrations
2) musical instruments past and present, from the tom-tom to the tubular bells
3) the use of instruments past and present: classical music, pre-classical music, jazz, pop, and rock music
4) the growth of groups, bands, and orchestras into their modern forms
5) experiencing music and musical reproduction: from simple audio to advanced playback equipment
6) musical instruments on the internet: useful website information about seeing and hearing the violin to the synthesizer.

Music is one of the most magical and mysterious of art forms. In The Complete Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments not only are old instruments and contemporary instruments dealt with in a clear and convenient arrangement, but the book also covers the development of music and the role that music has played in people's lives from the distant past to the present day.

Those who listen to music, rather than play it, will appreciate the valuable information in this extensive reference work. With more than 550 illustrations, it gives clear information about the history of music, musical instruments, audio equipment, and much much more. It also investigates the role played by the human voice in music.

The largest section of the encyclopedia is an A-Z glossary of musical instruments and their technical data. At the back there is an extensive bibliography and an overview of websites about music as additional information for every music lover.