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In this groundbreaking, all encompassing work, an eminent musicologist explores the evolution of music, from the ecstatic singing and Shaman songs of early civilizations to the development of more structured styles in Egypt, East Asia, India, Greece, Rome, the Middle East, and Europe. Eight plates of illustrations depict players and orchestras.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Hardcover
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc (Np) (June 1943)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393097188
ISBN-13: 978-0393097184
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #188,441 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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