The Oxford Companion To Music
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
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For anyone who has ever wondered about the origins of a musical term, the biography of a composer, or the history of an instrument, The Oxford Companion to Music stands as the definitive answer — an encyclopedic treasury of musical knowledge compiled by one of the twentieth century's most celebrated music scholars. Percy A. Scholes presents an astonishingly comprehensive guide to the world of music, chronicling everything from the technicalities of harmony and counterpoint to the lives of the great masters, the development of musical forms, and the cultural contexts that shaped them. Edited in its Tenth Edition by John Owen Ward, the volume refines and expands upon Scholes's original vision, ensuring the work remains an authoritative and accessible reference for musicians, students, and enthusiastic listeners alike. Written with both scholarly rigour and warm accessibility, the text illustrates the breadth and depth of Western musical tradition without ever sacrificing clarity or engagement. Scholes possessed a rare gift for making complex musical concepts intelligible to the general reader, and his prose carries an infectious enthusiasm that transforms what might otherwise be dry reference material into genuinely captivating reading. Whether consulted for a quick definition or read at length for pleasure, The Oxford Companion to Music rewards every encounter — leaving the reader with the distinct impression that no matter how much they already know about music, there is always something extraordinary still to discover.
Author: Percy A. Scholes
Format: Paperback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone who has ever wondered about the origins of a musical term, the biography of a composer, or the history of an instrument, The Oxford Companion to Music stands as the definitive answer — an encyclopedic treasury of musical knowledge compiled by one of the twentieth century's most celebrated music scholars. Percy A. Scholes presents an astonishingly comprehensive guide to the world of music, chronicling everything from the technicalities of harmony and counterpoint to the lives of the great masters, the development of musical forms, and the cultural contexts that shaped them. Edited in its Tenth Edition by John Owen Ward, the volume refines and expands upon Scholes's original vision, ensuring the work remains an authoritative and accessible reference for musicians, students, and enthusiastic listeners alike. Written with both scholarly rigour and warm accessibility, the text illustrates the breadth and depth of Western musical tradition without ever sacrificing clarity or engagement. Scholes possessed a rare gift for making complex musical concepts intelligible to the general reader, and his prose carries an infectious enthusiasm that transforms what might otherwise be dry reference material into genuinely captivating reading. Whether consulted for a quick definition or read at length for pleasure, The Oxford Companion to Music rewards every encounter — leaving the reader with the distinct impression that no matter how much they already know about music, there is always something extraordinary still to discover.