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How to Understand Music

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Original publication date: 1935

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Genres: Music, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 780.1 — Arts & recreation Music Music Philosophy and theory, analytical guides, program notes
LCC: MT6 .T47 .H6 — Music Instruction and study Instruction and study Music theory
BISAC: MUS MUSIC Instruction & Study Theory

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Published: 1935
Genres: Music, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 780.1
LCC: MT6 .T47 .H6

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