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Performance Practice

Performance Practice - The New Grove Handbooks in Music

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Publisher's Synopsis

From the series of musical handbooks, this book concentrates on the study of past performances, from medieval to 20th century music and looks at sources, theory, vocal and instrumental performance techniques. The difference in instruments and playing techniques in history is also discussed.;Stanley Sadie is the editor of "The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians".

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Macmillan

Macmillan is the hardback imprint of Pan Macmillan and publishes major British and international fiction authors as well as serious history, biography & memoir, politics, sport and current affairs. It also publishes a wide variety of annuals and series.

Book information

ISBN: 9780333419212
Publisher: Macmillan
Imprint: Macmillan
Pub date:
DEWEY: 780.903
DEWEY edition: 19
Language: English
Weight: -1g