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100 1 _aEngel, Carl,
_d1818-1882
245 1 0 _aMusical Myths and Facts, Volume 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-27
508 _aVeronika Redfern, Linda Cantoni, Bryan Ness, Richard Linley Jones and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Musical Myths and Facts, Volume 1" by Carl Engel is a scholarly exploration of music history and ethnology written in the late 19th century. The work aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding musical traditions while presenting factual accounts of various musical practices and instruments. It likely combines essays, research, and cultural anecdotes surrounding music, drawing from different regions and historical contexts. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the idea of a well-rounded musical library, outlining the deficits in England's collection of musical works despite the nation's growing interest in music. Engel emphasizes the importance of including both well-known compositions and lesser-known works in such a library. He also discusses the significance of folk songs and national music, highlighting their role in expressing the character and sentiments of different cultures. In subsequent sections, Engel promises to delve into various musical instruments and the cultural heritage tied to them, showcasing his interest in both their historical significance and their current relevance in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMusic -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40383
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