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100 1 _aShortridge, John D.
245 1 0 _aItalian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-04
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries" by John D. Shortridge is a scholarly publication written in the late 20th century, specifically reprinted in 1970. This paper delves into the historical and structural aspects of Italian harpsichords and virginals, highlighting their design and construction as well as their significance in musical history. Focused primarily on the 16th and 17th centuries, it aims to shed light on the craftsmanship and characteristics that distinguish Italian instruments from their northern European counterparts. The book offers detailed descriptions and illustrations of Italian harpsichords, specifically discussing typical examples from the Hugo Worch Collection at the U.S. National Museum. Shortridge emphasizes the simplicity in construction of these instruments compared to more elaborate designs elsewhere, while also addressing variations in keyboard ranges and string lengths. By analyzing the craft methods and acoustic features, the author presents a clear comparison of the structural components such as soundboards, jacks, and tuning mechanisms. Throughout the text, these historical instruments are not merely presented as artifacts; rather, Shortridge argues their aesthetic significance and the enduring beauty of their sound, providing insights into the broader context of musical instrument evolution during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHarpsichord -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27149
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