The world of Medieval & Renaissance musical instruments / Jeremy Montagu.
| Author/creator | Montagu, Jeremy |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Woodstock, NY : Overlook Press, 1976. |
| Description | 136 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | World of Medieval and Renaissance musical instruments |
| Contents | The early Middle Ages. String instruments ; Percussion instruments ; Wind instruments ; The role of the musician -- The Crusades. String instruments ; Wind instruments ; Percussion instruments ; The use of the instruments -- The Hundred Years War. Keyboard instruments ; String instruments ; Percussion instruments ; Wind instruments ; The practice of music -- The Renaissance. Woodwind instruments ; Brass instruments ; Percussion instruments ; String instruments ; Keyboard instruments ; The orchestra. |
| Abstract | Through an in-depth study of instruments and illustrations from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the author pieces together information on instruments available to early musicians and the religious and secular purposes for which they were used. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliography (pages 132-133) and index. |
| LCCN | 76005987 |
| ISBN | 0879510455 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML465.M65 W6 1976 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |