The Oxford companion to musical instruments
Baines, Anthony, 1912-1992
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Examines in one alphabetical sequence the astonishing variety of Western and non-Western acoustic musical instruments. Entries feature a concise description, details of construction, playing techniques and developments in history, as well as sound and characteristic uses.
Main title:
The Oxford companion to musical instruments / written and edited by Anthony Baines.
Author:
Imprint:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.
Collation:
xii,404p. : ill., facsims.,music,ports. ; 25cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p[397]-404.
ISBN:
9780193113343
Dewey class:
784.1903784785784.19
Language:
English
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BRN:
376600