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100 1 _aClarke, A. Mason
245 1 4 _aThe Violin and Old Violin Makers :
_bBeing a Historical & Biographical Account of the Violin, with Facsimiles of Labels of the Old Makers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
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 2016-12-21
508 _aProduced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Joseph Cooper, Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Violin and Old Violin Makers" by A. Mason Clarke is a historical and biographical account of the violin, likely written in the late 19th century. The text explores the development of the violin and its various makers throughout history, focusing on both the instruments and the individuals instrumental in their creation. This work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the violin, making it appealing to music enthusiasts, scholars, and aspiring musicians alike. The opening of the work begins with reflections on the violin's origins and its evolution over the centuries. The author discusses the challenges in pinpointing the precise development of bow instruments, highlighting historical theories and referencing early instruments such as the ravanastron. Clarke sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the violin's history, focusing on its predecessors like the viol and addressing the cultural influences that shaped its journey, particularly in England, Italy, France, and Germany. By emphasizing the complexity of the violin's heritage, the author invites readers to delve deeper into the intricate world of violin making and the significant figures behind its legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aViolin -- History
653 _aViolin makers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53785
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