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Hymn-Tunes And Their Story

Hymn-Tunes And Their Story

Lightwood, James T.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1163867012
ISBN13: 9781163867013
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.73
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hymn-Tunes And Their Story by James T. Lightwood is a detailed exploration of the history and evolution of hymn tunes. The book covers a wide range of topics related to hymnody, including the origins of hymn tunes, the role of music in worship, and the development of different hymn styles over time. Lightwood also delves into the lives of famous hymn writers and composers, as well as the cultural and social contexts in which they worked.The book is organized thematically, with each chapter focusing on a particular aspect of hymnody. Topics covered include the history of hymn singing in the Christian church, the influence of different musical traditions on hymn tunes, and the impact of technological advances on the production and dissemination of hymnals. Lightwood also includes numerous examples of hymn tunes and lyrics throughout the book, providing readers with a rich and varied musical experience.Overall, Hymn-Tunes And Their Story is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the history and significance of hymnody. It will be of interest to anyone interested in music, religious history, or cultural studies.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.

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