Outlines of Music History - Clarence G Hamilton - Bog

Outlines of Music History is a comprehensive book written by Clarence G. Hamilton. This book provides a detailed and chronological account of the history of music, starting from ancient times to the present day. The author covers the development of music in various cultures, including Western classical music, folk music, and popular music. The book also delves into the lives and works of famous composers, such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner. The author also discusses the evolution of musical instruments and their role in shaping the music of different eras. The book is written in a clear and concise language, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of musical knowledge. Overall, Outlines of Music History is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of music.1908. This book is meant to meet the demand for a concise history of the entire field of musical development, presented in the light of new research. It is designed for both the student and general reader. The author hopes this volume will give the reader an intelligent conception of how music developed and has added numerous illustrations to illuminate the text as to the style and materials used in the different epochs and as to the personality and characteristics of the leading composers.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.