Music : an illustrated encyclopedia of musical instruments and the great composers / Max Wade-Matthews & Wendy Thompson.
| Author/creator | Wade-Matthews, Max |
| Other author | Thompson, Wendy, 1952- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Lorenz, 2003. |
| Description | 512 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preface -- History of music-making and the orchestra. Introduction ; What is music? ; What is a musical instrument? ; Music of ancient civilizations ; European music in the first millennium ; Structuring music ; Strings ; Bows ; Reeds ; Valves ; Drum heads and sticks ; Keyboard keys and hammers ; Evolution of the orchestra ; Baroque orchestra (1600-1750) ; Classical orchestra (1750-1830) ; Romantic orchestra (1830-1910) ; Modern symphony orchestra ; Authentic music ; Chamber music ; European national music ; Folk music ; Revolutionary music of the 20th century ; Brass bands ; Military bands ; Country music ; Jazz ; Big bands ; Rock and pop ; Famous string players ; Famous woodwind and brass players ; Famous keyboard and percussion players ; Court composers ; Modern composers ; Role of the conductor ; Famous conductors ; Famous concert halls and orchestras -- Encyclopedia of musical instruments. Introduction ; Strings ; Woodwind and brass ; Percussion ; Keyboards ; The voice -- Composition through the ages. Music as a language ; Emergence of composers ; Baroque forms ; Transition to classicism ; The romantic heyday ; Dawn of a new age ; Music of the future -- Lives and works of the great composers. Introduction ; The middle ages to the renaissance ; The baroque era ; The classical period ; The romantic era ; The rise of nationalism ; The later romantics ; The early twentieth century ; Music since World War II. |
| Abstract | This comprehensive encyclopedia gives an overview of the way music has developed, beginning with ancient civilizations, and moving on to show how different instruments, ensembles and orchestras evolved Each family of instruments is discussed in detail: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. All the modern orchestral instruments and their relatives are covered, plus a range of more unusual instruments and non-Western examples. Starting from medieval times, this book also provides an illustrated guide to the most influential composers: those who have denied or developed particular styles of composition, and who have created for themselves a significant place in music history. There are biographies covering the life and times of each composer, listing their most important works and placing them in their historical context. Over 100 composers are featured, including the pre-eminent Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, other greats such as Vivaldi, Schubert and Tchaikovsky, and modern composers such as Carter, Boulez and Stockhausen. Each entry is accompanied by a portrait or photograph, illustrations of the places where they lived, scenes from their ballets or operas, and examples of their original manuscripts. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 1,000 paintings, drawings, photographs, this book is an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere. |
| ISBN | 0754812359 |
| ISBN | 9780754812357 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML100 .W34 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |