General History of Music : From The Earliest Ages To The Present Period, Vol. 2.

Burney's history remains an important contemporary account of music and its history in Europe during the 18th century. This volume covers the introduction of music to the Church; early counterpoint; secular music to 1450; and both sacred and secular music in the high Renaissance. Many music examples. This book is reprinted from the original 1782 edition.

597 p.; 30 cm.
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Language: English
ISBN: 1108016405
ISBN13: 9781108016407