A Concise History of Music From the Commencement of the Christian Era to the Present Time

A Concise History of Music From the Commencement of the Christian Era to the Present Time is a book written by H. G. Bonavia Hunt. The book provides an overview of the history of music from the beginning of the Christian era to the present day. It covers the development of music in different cultures and regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.The book begins with an introduction to the origins of music and its role in ancient cultures. It then moves on to discuss the development of music in the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The book also covers the rise of opera, the development of orchestral music, and the emergence of popular music.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the lives and works of famous composers, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and others. The book also includes a glossary of musical terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, A Concise History of Music From the Commencement of the Christian Era to the Present Time is a comprehensive guide to the history of music, suitable for both students and music enthusiasts. It provides a broad overview of the subject, while also delving into specific details and examples.1898. For the Use of Students. The plan of this little History is so distinct-as far as I am aware-from that of any other work upon the same subject, that a careful perusal of these prefatory explanations will greatly help the reader in his study of the book. It would be more correct to say that all previous Histories of Music are distinguished from the present effort in the respect that they have no plan at all, beyond the two very general features of chronological order (rarely adhered to) and a grouping of composers and events into a number of schools.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.