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The World Encyclopedia Of Musical Instruments

A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-Western instruments. An illustrated guide to instruments and their historical relatives, with specially commissioned photographs of all the modern instruments. Also includes famous players, orchestras and concert halls, the role of the composer and the conductor, the evolution of the orchestra and the other forms such as folk music, brass and military bands, country music, jazz bands, big bands and pop groups.
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A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra: strings, woodwind & brass, percussion, keyboards & the voice, as well as historical, rare & non-Western instruments. An illustrated guide to instruments & their historical relatives, with specially commissioned photographs of all the modern instruments. Also

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famous players, orchestras & concert halls, the role of the composer & the conductor, the evolution of the orchestra & the other forms such as folk music, brass & military bands, country music, jazz bands, big bands & pop groups.

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