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The concise Oxford history of music / Gerald Abraham.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1979Description: 968p. : ill., facsims.,1map,music,1port; 24cmISBN:
  • 9780192840103 (pbk) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 780.9
  • 780.9
Summary: 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.
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Non Fiction The Harden Library, King's Hospital General GEN 780.9 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available R01290K0499

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.

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