02346cam a22003013u 4500 37786 UtSlPG 20260610133848.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Buck, Dudley, 1839-1909 The Influence of the Organ in History : Inaugural Lecture of the Department of the Organ in the College of Music of Boston University Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-18 Produced by Chris Curnow, Hunter Monroe, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Influence of the Organ in History" by Dudley Buck is an inaugural lecture presented for the Department of the Organ at Boston University, likely written in the late 19th century. The text explores the historical significance and development of the organ as a musical instrument, referred to as the "king of instruments," and examines its influence on the evolution of music over the centuries. The book aims to spark appreciation for the organ among students, detailing its unique contributions to music history and its interplay with other musical forms. At the start of the lecture, Buck expresses his challenge in selecting a singular topic due to the vastness of the material pertaining to the organ's history. He intends to provide a broad overview, avoiding technical jargon, to engage those unfamiliar with the instrument. He discusses the organ's origins, its metaphorical kingship in relation to other instruments, and the gradual shift in influence from the organ to the broader spectrum of music. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of how the organ has shaped musical practices across various cultures and eras, highlighting notable developments in its construction and use throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Organ (Musical instrument) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37786 78626 78626