The Cambridge Music Guide
The Cambridge Music Guide by Stanley Sadie, published by Cambridge University Press on April 5, 1990, is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the history, development, and theory of music. This new edition spans 544 pages and is presented in English, offering a richly illustrated exploration of various musical elements, including notation, pitch, harmony, and genres. The guide provides insights into the evolution of musical instruments and orchestras, tracing the roots of music from Medieval chant to contemporary jazz and modern compositions.
Readers will find a detailed examination of major composers alongside a unique series of “listening guides” that highlight significant works throughout music history. The Cambridge Music Guide serves as an informative introduction for those studying music, playing instruments, or simply seeking to deepen their appreciation of this art form. With its focus on music instruction, appreciation, and reference, this guide is designed to enhance the understanding of music’s diverse genres and styles.
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The Cambridge Music Guide is for all those who love music and wish to know more about its colorful history, development and theory. Superbly illustrated, the Guide is a comprehensive tour of every aspect of the musical world, expertly edited by Stanley Sadie, editor of the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. The guide explains all the elements of musical notation, of pitch and harmony, of different musical genres. The development of musical instruments and the modern orchestra is charted through the ages, and the roots of music itself are traced–from Medieval chant to modern jazz solos and the electric wizardry of today’s composers. With individual studies of all major composers and a unique series of “listening guides” to important works through the ages, The Cambridge Music Guide serves as a comprehensive introduction for all those studying, playing or simply seeking more enjoyment from the world of music.
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