The Musical Instruments Of The Incas: A Guide Leaflet To The Collection On Exhibition In The American Museum Of Natural History (1903) - Brossura

Mead, Charles Williams

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ISBN 10: 1120906695 ISBN 13: 9781120906694

Casa editrice: Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2010

Riassunto

The Musical Instruments of the Incas is a guide leaflet written by Charles Williams Mead in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the musical instruments used by the Incas, an ancient civilization that existed in South America. The guide is based on the collection of musical instruments on display at the American Museum of Natural History.The book begins with an introduction to the history and culture of the Incas, followed by an overview of their musical traditions. Mead then proceeds to describe the various instruments used by the Incas, including flutes, panpipes, drums, and stringed instruments. Each instrument is accompanied by detailed illustrations and descriptions of its construction and use.In addition to the descriptions of the instruments, Mead also provides information on the cultural significance of music in Inca society. He explains how music was used in religious ceremonies, festivals, and everyday life, and how it played a role in the social and political structures of the Inca empire.Overall, The Musical Instruments of the Incas is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Incas, as well as for musicians and scholars studying traditional South American music.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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1120906695
• ISBN 13: 9781120906694
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 68
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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