Music In America (1883) - Frederic Louis Ritter - Bog

""Music in America"" is a historical book written by Frederic Louis Ritter and published in 1883. It explores the history of music in America from the colonial period to the late 19th century. Ritter provides an overview of the musical traditions of Native American tribes, the music of the early settlers, and the development of classical music in America. The book also covers the influence of African American music on American culture and the emergence of popular music genres such as jazz and blues. Ritter examines the role of music in American society, including its use in religious and political contexts, and the establishment of music education programs in schools and universities. Throughout the book, Ritter includes biographical information on prominent American composers and musicians, such as Stephen Foster, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and John Philip Sousa. The book is a comprehensive look at the history of music in America and its impact on American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.