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This collection of specially commissioned essays offers an accessible introduction to the history of the piano, performance styles, and its vast repertoire. Part 1 reviews the evolution of the piano, from its earliest forms up to the most recent developments, including the acoustics of the instrument. Part 2 explores the varied repertory in its social and stylistic contexts, including contemporary music, with a final chapter on jazz, blues and ragtime. The Companion also contains a glossary show more of important terms and will be a valuable source for the piano performer, student and enthusiast. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- The Cambridge Companion to the Piano
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- Genres
- Music, Nonfiction, History, Art & Design
- DDC/MDS
- 786.2 — Arts & recreation Music Keyboard, mechanical, electrophonic, percussion instruments Pianos [formerly: keyboard string instuments]
- LCC
- ML650 .C3 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Instruments and instrumental music
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- English
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