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Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music by : George Martin
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music written by George Martin and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is written by a distinguished team of music journalists, musicologists, and musicians. Because it covers so much ground, with great accessibility, while conveying the spirit and the passion of almost every type of music, the book will appeal to every family, every library, and every school.
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments by : Bozhidar Abrashev
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments written by Bozhidar Abrashev and published by Konemann. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is directed towards a wide audience including not only the relative newcomer to the wonders of music but also those presently engaged in the study of an instrument or pursuing music as a profession, musical instrument dealers and collectors.
Download or read book Music written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-12-20 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who wrote the first true "opera"? Why did jazz go Latin? And how did blues influence rock? Find out in the story of how music has shaped the world. Music has the ability to evoke the full spectrum of human emotions, irrespective of the listener's culture or nationality. This groundbreaking ebook examines that shared experience - from prehistory to the present. A compelling and richly illustrated narrative, Music explores the roots of all genres from the chants of the middle ages through the grandeur of the classical period to the modern rhythms of blues, jazz, hip-hop, and pop. Spectacular galleries display families of instruments from around the world, while special features showcase the evolution of key instruments, such as the piano and the violin, and profile iconic innovators as diverse as Mozart, George Gershwin, and David Bowie. Charting every musical revolution, from bone flutes to electronica and from jazz to hip-hop, this visually stunning history will hit the right note with you, whether you are into pop or rock or disco or rap, classical or opera.
Book Synopsis Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements by : Lisa Congdon
Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements written by Lisa Congdon and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeous nonfiction book for kids from bestselling artist and author Lisa Congdon! The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements leads young readers in an exploration of all 118 known elements. From their discoveries to their uses to their special properties, this vibrant book explores all things elements. • A visually stunning tour of the periodic table • Complete with profiles of notable scientists, amazing infographics, and more • Features an illustrated history of the periodic table's origins This artful survey of the elements combines science, history, trivia, humor, and endless fascination for science enthusiasts of every age. Middle grade readers will delight in this interesting take on the periodic table of elements. • Great for science lovers and Lisa Congdon fans alike • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays and holidays for the science-loving kid • Perfect for children ages 10 and up • Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and STEM educators. • You'll love this book if you love books like The Elements Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table by DK, The Periodic Table by Sean Callery and Miranda Smith, and Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray.
Book Synopsis The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music by : Alison Arnold
Download or read book The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music written by Alison Arnold and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 1126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, sixty-eight of the world's leading authorities explore and describe the wide range of musics of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Nepal and Afghanistan. Important information about history, religion, dance, theater, the visual arts and philosophy as well as their relationship to music is highlighted in seventy-six in-depth articles.
Book Synopsis The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World by : David Alderton
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World written by David Alderton and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents entries on bird species and families from around the world, with information on the physical characteristics, migration pattern, behavior, distribution, habitat, nest, eggs, and diet.
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock by : Nick Logan
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock written by Nick Logan and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tolkien written by David Day and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1992 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first encyclopedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography. The maps, genealogies and time-charts, together with the illustrations of characters, places adn events, reveal to the reader the full dramatic sweep and splendor of Tolkien's world.
Book Synopsis The World of Animals by : Martin Walters
Download or read book The World of Animals written by Martin Walters and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides facts and images describing the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of over 1,000 animals from protists to primates.
Book Synopsis Baker's Student Encyclopedia of Music: A-G by : Laura Diane Kuhn
Download or read book Baker's Student Encyclopedia of Music: A-G written by Laura Diane Kuhn and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of music, covering musicians, composers, compositions, instruments, musical terms, facts, and anecdotes; and includes illustrations and an index.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century by : Lol Henderson
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century written by Lol Henderson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century is an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia of all aspects of music in various parts of the world during the 20th century. It covers the major musical styles--concert music, jazz, pop, rock, etc., and such key genres as opera, orchestral music, be-bop, blues, country, etc. Articles on individuals provide biographical information on their life and works, and explore the contribution each has made in the field. Illustrated and fully cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century also provides Suggested Listening and Further Reading information. A good first point of reference for students, librarians, and music scholars--as well as for the general reader.
Book Synopsis The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music by : Paul Du Noyer
Download or read book The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music written by Paul Du Noyer and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing more than twelve thousand artists from every genre, this comprehensive musical reference furnishes valuable information on each musical form, as well as profiles of musicians, an instrument glossary, a detailed bibliography, and a tutorial on the fundamentals of reading music.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Music by : Max Wade-Matthews
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Music written by Max Wade-Matthews and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive encyclopedia gives an overview of the way music has developed, beginning with ancient civilizations through to the present day. The section on music-making shows how instruments, ensembles and orchestras evolved and all the elements that co-ordinate to make them function. The book then provides an illustrated guide to the most influential composers: those who have defined or developed particular styles of composition, and who have created for themselves a significant place in music history. Over 100 composers are featured, including the pre-eminent Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, other greats such as Vivaldi, Schubert and Tchaikovsky, and modern composers such as Carter, Boulez and Stockhausen.
Download or read book Electric Guitars written by Teja Gerken and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electric Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia is a tour through pop-music’s most celebrated musical instrument. Covering several decades of iconic pieces, this guide describes electric guitars produced by every significant manufacturer from Alembic to Zemaitis. Alongside every model is detailed information and a host of action pictures of key players, from Chet Atkins to Joey Z. 1,200 photographs really bring each guitar to life. With 800 classic, rare and unusual instruments from all major manufacturers in studio-quality photographs, plus illustrations of key players, original ads, and memorabilia, it’s easy to get lost within these pages. Comprehensive and informative text with a unique A-to-Z guitar directory covers makers’ histories, great guitarists, and musical trends. This is the definitive guide to the electric guitar, written and researched by the world’s leading authorities on the instrument that has shaped over 50 years of popular music. In words and pictures, detailed descriptions of just why the electric guitar is the most exciting icon of modern pop music.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Music by : Max Wade-Matthews
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Music written by Max Wade-Matthews and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive encyclopedia gives an overview of the way music has developed, beginning with ancient civilizations through to the present day. The section on music-making shows how different instruments, ensembles and orchestras evolved and all the different elements that co-ordinate to make them function. The book then looks at the greatest composers, exploring the lives and works of the people who shaped the fabulous repertoire of pieces that have brought joy, sadness, excitement and passion to millions of listeners for hundreds of years. Each family of instruments is discussed in detail: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. All the modern orchestral instruments and their relatives are covered, plus a range of more unusual instruments and non-Western examples. The book then provides an illustrated guide to the most influential composers, starting from medieval times: those who have defined or developed particular styles of composition, and who have created for themselves a significant place in music history. There are biographies covering the life and times of each composer, listing their most important works and placing them in their historical context. Over 100 composers are featured, including the pre-eminent Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, other greats such as Vivaldi, Schubert and Tchaikovsky, and modern composers such as Carter, Boulez and Stockhausen. Each entry is accompanied by a portrait or photograph, illustrations of the places where they lived, scenes from their ballets or operas, and examples of their original manuscripts. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 1000 paintings, drawings and photographs, this is an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of World History by : William Leonard Langer
Download or read book The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of World History written by William Leonard Langer and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1975 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
