Musical Instruments [1908] by Carl Engel

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Author Engel, Carl, 1818-1882
LoC No. 09004200
Title Musical Instruments [1908]
Note At head of title: Board of education, South Kensington, Victoria and Albert museum.
Credits Carol Brown, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive and the HathiTrust.)
Summary "Musical Instruments" by Carl Engel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of musical instruments across various cultures and time periods, highlighting their evolution and significance throughout history. The book’s topic revolves around the extensive history of music and the diverse range of instruments that have been developed globally. The opening of the book begins with an introduction that emphasizes the universal appreciation for music as a fine art and traces the origin of musical instruments back to humanity's earliest inventions. Engel discusses the materials used in constructing instruments, noting how even primitive tribes possess unique instruments of their own. He touches on the cultural significance of these instruments, revealing how they reflect the identity of their respective societies, with specific examples like the incorporation of human skulls in African drums and the carved forms of instruments in other cultures. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed historical survey, showcasing the diverse global tapestry of musical heritage that the subsequent chapters will seek to expand upon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Musical instruments
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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