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100 1 _aCoerne, Louis Adolphe,
_d1870-1922
245 1 4 _aThe Evolution of Modern Orchestration
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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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500 _aRelease date is 2015-08-21
508 _aProduced by Linda Cantoni, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni.
520 _a"The Evolution of Modern Orchestration" by Louis Adolphe Coerne is a scholarly examination of the history and development of orchestration, written in the early 20th century. This work aims to trace how orchestration has evolved in conjunction with the broader history of music, emphasizing the influences and key figures that have shaped the modern orchestra. As a study of musical evolution, it explores the intricacies of instrumental combinations, their roles, and techniques, providing insights into the art of writing for orchestras." The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the origins of instrumental music and its progression through various civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Coerne highlights how early music was intertwined with human emotions and rituals, evolving from primitive vocal expressions to the incorporation of instruments. As he moves through history, he discusses pivotal developments such as the introduction of harmony and notation, the resurgence of folk music, and the transformative influences of significant composers and theorists. The first chapters outline the foundational history of instrumental music and the rudimentary beginnings of orchestration, preparing the reader for a deeper analysis of its evolution in later periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInstrumentation and orchestration
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49747
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