The concise Oxford history of music /
Abraham, Gerald, 1904-1988.
The concise Oxford history of music / Gerald Abraham. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1979 - 968p. : ill., facsims.,1map,music,1port. ; 24cm.
Bibliography: p864-912. _ Includes index.
The whole history of music from its first recorded emergence in early civilization to the death of Stravinsky. Drawing on his considerable knowledge of composers and compositions, Dr Abraham offers insights into the historical development of styles. He also discusses non-Western music - that of Eastern Asia, India, Islam, and Africa.
9780192840103 (pbk) : 12.50
Music--History and criticism.
780.9 780.9
The concise Oxford history of music / Gerald Abraham. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1979 - 968p. : ill., facsims.,1map,music,1port. ; 24cm.
Bibliography: p864-912. _ Includes index.
The whole history of music from its first recorded emergence in early civilization to the death of Stravinsky. Drawing on his considerable knowledge of composers and compositions, Dr Abraham offers insights into the historical development of styles. He also discusses non-Western music - that of Eastern Asia, India, Islam, and Africa.
9780192840103 (pbk) : 12.50
Music--History and criticism.
780.9 780.9