The ultimate encyclopedia of musical instruments
Robert Dearling (Editor)
This reference work traces the evolution of the traditional "families" of instruments from earliest times, and also profiles the world's instruments past and present. The development of musical trends and the technology that shaped music's evolution is discussed
encyclopedias
240 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) ; 29 cm
9781858681856, 1858681855
37009422
How music began
The making of instruments
Instruments and society
Woodwind & brass instruments
Stringed instruments
Percussion instruments
Keyboard instruments
Electronic instruments
Ensembles
The authentic revival
Non-Western & obsolete instruments
Includes index