| Author |
Elson, Louis Charles, 1848-1920 |
| LoC No. |
08022790
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| Title |
Curiosities of Music: A Collection of Facts not generally known, regarding the Music of Ancient and Savage Nations
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| Original Publication |
United States: Oliver Ditson Company,1880,copyright 1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction; The Hindoos -- Ancient Egyptian -- Biblical and Hebrew -- Ancient Greek music -- The public games of Greece -- The philosophers, and Greek social music -- Greek theatre and chorus -- The dances of ancient Greece -- Ancient Roman music -- Music of the Roman theatre -- Music of the Roman Empire -- History of Chinese music -- Chinese music and musical instruments -- Chinese musical compositions and ceremonies -- The Chinese theatre and dances -- Music of Japan -- Music of savage nations -- African music -- Music of the early Christian church -- The Ambrosian and Gregorian chant -- Music in Europe from the fifth century -- The ancient bards -- The troubadours and minne-singers -- Curiosities of the opera; modern composers, and conclusion.
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| Credits |
Turgut Dincer, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Curiosities of Music: A Collection of Facts not Generally Known, Regarding the Music of Ancient and Savage Nations" by Louis C. Elson is a non-fiction work written in the late 19th century. This book explores lesser-known facts and insights into the music traditions of various cultures, particularly ancient civilizations and indigenous societies. It aims to shed light on the significant yet rarely discussed aspects of musical heritage across different regions. The opening portion of this collection sets the stage for a deep exploration of music's historical and cultural relevance. It begins with a broad definition of music and discusses its innate presence in human nature, suggesting that the emotional impact of music is universal. The text moves on to specifically examine Hindu musical traditions, detailing their ancient philosophical views on music, its divine origins, and the mythological implications that intertwine with their cultural practices. This initial chapter serves as an introduction to how Elson will navigate through diverse musical traditions, combining factual analysis with elements of storytelling and mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ML: Music: Literature of music
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| Subject |
Music -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66216 |
| Release Date |
Sep 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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