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A concise history of western music

by Paul Griffiths

This history of Western music traces its evolution alongside changing human concepts of time, from early sacred music to modern compositions. Designed for students and music lovers, it includes a glossary of technical terms, reading suggestions, and recommended recordings.

Accession 4188 ISBN 9780521842945 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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