The History of Music: A Handbook and Guide for Students

""The History of Music: A Handbook and Guide for Students"" by Waldo S. Pratt is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of music from ancient times to the present day. The book offers a detailed account of the development of music, covering various genres, styles, and periods. It provides an in-depth analysis of the social, cultural, and political factors that influenced the creation and evolution of music.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular period or genre of music. It covers the music of ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. The book also discusses various genres of music, including opera, symphony, chamber music, and jazz.The author provides a detailed analysis of the major composers and their contributions to the evolution of music. The book also includes a glossary of musical terms, a timeline of significant events in the history of music, and a bibliography of recommended readings.""The History of Music: A Handbook and Guide for Students"" is an essential resource for students of music, music history, and musicology. It offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of music and provides a foundation for further study and research. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of musical knowledge.1907. The book is meant to be distinctly a book of reference for students rather than a literary or critical survey of a few salient aspects of the subject, or a specialist's report of original research. Aiming at a certain degree of encyclopedic fullness, it brings together facts and conclusions from a great variety of sources. Much labor has been expended in grouping the material in such a way as to give a systematic impression of the enormous field in view. The Contents are divided into the following nine parts: Uncivilized and Ancient Music; Mediaeval Music; The Sixteenth Century; The Seventeenth Century; The Early Eighteenth Century; The Later Eighteenth Century; The Early Nineteenth Century; The Middle Nineteenth Century; and The Later Nineteenth Century. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.