Encyclopedia of keyboard instruments. / edited by Robert Palmieri ; assistant editor, Margaret W. Palmieri.

Other author Palmieri, Robert, 1930-2017 editor.
Other author Palmieri, Margaret W., editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Garland, 1994.
Descriptionxiii, 521 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Subjects

SeriesGarland reference library of the humanities ; v. 1131
Garland reference library of the humanities ; v. 1131. ^A654521
Abstract This book was selected in its first edition as a Choice Outstanding Book and remains a fascinating and unparalleled reference work. The instrument has been at the center of music history with even composers of large symphonic work asserting that they do not write anything without sketching it out first on a piano; its limitations and expressive capacity have done much to shape the contours of the western musical idiom. Within the scope of this user-friendly guide is everything from the acoustics and construction of the piano to the history of the companies that have built them.
Local noteLittle-305131002961V--v.1
General noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 93004742
ISBN082405685X (v. 1 ; alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML102.K5 E53 1994 V. 1 ✔ Available Place Hold