Musica Practica by Michael Chanan

Musica Practica by Michael Chanan

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A historical investigation into the social practice of Western music. The author explores the communal roots of the musical tradition, the growth of musical printing, the formation of the musical economy in the 19th-century and the history of musical instruments.

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Musica Practica by Michael Chanan

A historical investigation into the social practice of Western music. The author explores the communal roots of the musical tradition, the growth of musical printing, the formation of the musical economy in the 19th-century and the history of musical instruments.
Michael Chanan is a filmmaker, writer and teacher. He has written books on various aspects of film and music, including Repeated Takes, The Dream that Kicks and The Cuban Image.
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ISBN 13 9781859840054
ISBN 10 1859840051
Title Musica Practica
Author Michael Chanan
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Verso Books
Year published 1994-10-17
Number of pages 322
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