Five Thousand Musical Terms: A Complete Dictionary Of Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, French, German, Spanish, English (1861) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436848732)

""Five Thousand Musical Terms"" is a comprehensive dictionary of musical terms, compiled by John Stowell Adams and originally published in 1861. The book contains definitions and explanations of over 5,000 musical terms from various languages, including Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, French, German, Spanish, and English. It covers a wide range of musical concepts, from basic terminology such as notes, scales, and chords, to more advanced topics such as orchestration, counterpoint, and harmony. The book is intended for musicians, composers, music teachers, and students, as well as anyone with an interest in music theory and history. It is a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of musical language and terminology, and to expand their knowledge of the diverse musical traditions and cultures represented in the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Stowell Adams
ISBN-10: 1436848733
ISBN-13: 9781436848732
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d