The story of dance music / by Paul Nettl.

Author/creator Nettl, Paul
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Philosophical Library, [1947]
Descriptionxiii, 370 pages : plates, music ; 23 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleMusikgeschichte des Tanzes. English
Contents Cult and movement -- The origin of music -- Dance music in primitive, classic and non-European cultures -- The early middle ages -- The later middle ages -- The Renaissance -- The Baroque period -- The Baroque period: French Ballet, French dances, suites and keyboard music -- The age of the minuet -- Stage dance, ballet and opera during the classical period -- The age of the waltz -- The dances of the Romantic composers and of the national groups -- Ballet and modern dance.
Abstract This book explores Gluck's, Mozart's, and Beethoven's dance music, plus the dance tunes by forgotten Austrian and Czech musicians of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliography (pages 365-370) and index.
LanguageTranslation of: Musikgeschichte des Tanzes.
LCCN 47031361

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML3400.N48 M83 1947 ✔ Available Place Hold