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100 1 _aFord, Ernest,
_d1858-1919
245 1 2 _aA Short History of English Music
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-05
508 _aProduced by Simon Gardner, Brian Foley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"A Short History of English Music" by Ernest Ford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of English music from its roots before the Reformation through various significant periods in its history. It details key figures and movements, emphasizing how cultural, social, and political changes have shaped the musical landscape in England. The opening of the book introduces readers to the musical heritage of England, specifically focusing on the period before and during the Reformation. Ford discusses the vibrant musical life that characterized England and how it was deeply intertwined with religious practices and the Church. He describes the significant transitions that occurred with the Reformation, the impact of societal changes, and the influence of key composers such as Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, and Henry Purcell. Through these narratives, the foundation of English music is laid, illustrating both its complexities and the shifts that have defined its evolution over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMusic -- England -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39925
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