Originally published in 1924, this book contains a concise introduction to the study of musical history, providing accessible information on the growth and development of musical forms. There is some biographical detail on the lives of musicians, but the focus of the text is mainly restricted to a chronological account of the nature of musical structure. Numerous illustrative figures and musical scores are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the historical development of music and musical education.
Contents
Preface; 1. The beginnings of music; 2. Early stages of music; 3. Greek and Roman music; 4. Folk-music; 5. Music in the early church; 6. Introduction to harmony; 7. Music in the fifteenth century; 8. Music in the sixteenth century; 9. Music and the reformation; 10. Secular music; 11. Tudor music; 12. Opera and oratorio; 13. Handel and Bach; 14. Form and expression; 15. Beethoven; 16. Schubert - romanticism; 17. Berlioz - 'programme music'; 18. The later classical period; 19. Wagner; 20. Music and nationality; 21. Later developments; Appendix 1. The modern orchestra; Appendix 2. Form in instrumental music; Appendix 3. Gramophone records; Appendix 4. The listener; Bibliography; Index.
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