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Music In America (1883)

Music In America (1883)

Ritter, Frederic Louis

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Fiction AnthologiesMusic ReferenceRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1104298201
ISBN13: 9781104298203
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 13 2009
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Music In America is a comprehensive historical account of the development of music in the United States, written by Frederic Louis Ritter in 1883. The book explores the early influences of music in America, including the music of Native Americans, African Americans, and European settlers. Ritter delves into the evolution of music in America, from the early colonial period to the present day, covering a wide range of musical genres, including classical, popular, and folk music. The author examines the role of music in American society, including its impact on politics, religion, and culture. He also discusses the contributions of prominent American composers and musicians, such as Stephen Foster, John Philip Sousa, and George Gershwin. Throughout the book, Ritter provides vivid descriptions of music performances and venues, as well as detailed analyses of musical compositions. He also includes numerous illustrations, musical examples, and biographical sketches of key figures in American music history. Overall, Music In America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music in the United States, offering a rich and detailed account of the evolution of American music and its cultural significance.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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