A Guide to Orchestral Music The Handbook for Non-Musicians (Oxford Quick Reference)

by EthanMordden (Author)

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  Paperback
  1986

  $23.40

  This authoritative guide gives the non-musician the fundamentals of orchestral music. It begins with a general introduction to the symphony and various musical styles and then describes, chronologically, over seven hundred pieces-from Vivaldi to twentieth-century composers. Mordden also includes a glossary of musical terms and other useful aids for the music lover.