ISBN: 9788171674848 - classical musical instruments (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Sachs uses a combination of anthropology, art history, and musicology to trace the development of instruments. The book is structured chronologically into four main parts: The Primitive and Prehistoric Epoch: Covers early rhythmic tools like rattles and bull-roarers, and the ritualistic origins of sound.Antiquity: Explores the instruments used by ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome.The Middle Ages: Discusses the migration of instruments across continents and the evolution of early European and Islamic musical tools. The Modern Occident: Chronicles the rise of the modern orchestra from the Baroque period through to 20th-century developments, including jazz and electr.…