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100	1		_aHoover, Cynthia A. _q(Cynthia Adams)
245	1	0	_aHarpsichords and Clavichords
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-05-13
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Harpsichords and Clavichords" by Cynthia A. Hoover is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This book serves as an informative guide detailing the history, construction, and significance of two essential stringed keyboard instruments prevalent from the 15th through the 18th centuries. The content likely aims to explore the evolution of harpsichords and clavichords while highlighting examples from the Smithsonian's collection. The book provides an in-depth examination of both harpsichords and clavichords, detailing their design, function, and the unique characteristics that distinguish them from other keyboard instruments. Hoover presents various historical models and discusses different regional styles, including Flemish, Italian, English, and French influences on harpsichord construction. Through clear descriptions and illustrations, readers learn about the mechanics of sound production, tuning practices, and the cultural significance of these instruments during their peak popularity, providing context for their eventual decline and revival in the modern era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHarpsichord
653			_aClavichord
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39690
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