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The History of Musical Instruments: Book

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The History of Musical Instruments: Book

The History of Musical Instruments: Book

By Curt Sachs

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This first comprehensive history of musical instruments, this book ranges from prehistoric times to the 20th century. It traverses five continents and every stage of evolution, from primitive rattles and bull-roarers to the electric organ. Author Curt Sachs, one of the world's most distinguished musicologists, combines rich scholarship with personal insight in a remarkable fusion of music, anthropology, and the fine arts.
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Series: Dover Edition
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN10: 0-486-45265-4
ISBN13: 978-0-486-45265-4
UPC: 9780486452654
SKU: 06-452654

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