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In the late 17th century, Italian musician and inventor Bartolomeo Cristofori developed a new musical instrument - his cembalo che fa il piano e forte, which allowed keyboard players flexible dynamic

Unlike the violin, which has flourished largely unchanged for close to four centuries, the trumpet has endured numerous changes in design and social status from the battlefield to the bandstand and

This book continues to develop the semiotic theory of musical meaning presented in Robert S. Hatten's first book, Musical Meaning in Beethoven. In addition to expanding theories of markedness, topics, and

In this groundbreaking survey of the fundamentals, methods, and formulas that were taught at Italian music conservatories during the 19th century, Nicholas Baragwanth explores the compositional significance

This collection presents, in modern notation, all the compositions that are known or suspected to be instrumental dances from before ca. 1430. The 47 pieces vary in length and style and come from French,

Taking a cognitive approach to musical meaning, Arnie Cox explores embodied experiences of hearing music as those that move us both consciously and unconsciously. In this pioneering study that draws on

Joseph Martin Kraus (1756-1792) led an illustrious, if brief, career as an acclaimed composer in the age of Haydn and Mozart. ... view details

Recognized for its distinctive musical features and its connection to periods of social innovation and ferment, the genre of psychedelia has exerted long-term influence in many areas of cultural production,

Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote 83 songs, which are performed and beloved throughout the world.  In this complete collection, Richard D. Sylvester provides English translations of the songs, along with