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After more than eight years of extensive research on the varnish used by the Italian Violin Makers from 1550 to 1750 A. D., it has not been possible to corroborate the results in the chemical laboratory. This is due entirely to the unavailability of...

Musical Acoustics: Or The Phenomena Of Sound As Connected With Music is a book written by John Broadhouse and originally published in 1881. The book explores the science of sound and its relationship to music. It covers topics such as the physics of...

""Notkers Psalmen"" ist ein Buch von Richard Heinzel, das im Jahr 1876 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch befasst sich mit den Psalmen, die von Notker dem Deutschen verfasst wurden. Notker war ein Benediktinerm������nch und Dichter des 9. Jahrhunderts,...

Pomp and Circumstance is a novel by Dorthea Gerard, published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century, and revolves around the lives of two young women, Lady Rose Lorrimer and Lady Ursula Glynde. Lady Rose is a beautiful and wealthy heiress,...

Les Gr�����ces est un livre �����crit par A-G. Meusnier De Querlon en 1769. Il s'agit d'un trait����� sur l'art de la danse et de la posture. Le livre est divis����� en trois parties principales : la premi�����re partie traite de la posture, la...

The British Isles Through An Opera Glass is a book written by Charles Maus Taylor Jr. and published in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the author's travels through the British Isles, exploring the diverse landscapes and cultures that make...

Mary Cyr addresses the needs of researchers, performers, and informed listeners who wish to apply knowledge about historically informed performance to specific pieces. Special emphasis is placed upon the period 1680 to 1760, when the viol, violin, and...

Towards a Twenty-First-Century Feminist Politics of Music opens up a new way of thinking about the absence of women's music. It does not aim to find 'a solution' in a liberal feminist sense, but to discover new potentialities, new possibilities for...

Mattias Lundberg investigates the historical role of a deviant psalm-tone, the tonus peregrinus, focusing on its applications in polyphonic music within all major branches of Western liturgy. Throughout the remarkably persistent tradition of applying...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

""Auf den Spuren des franz������sischen Volkslieds: Dichtung und Wahrheit"" ist ein Buch von Ernst Pasque, das 1899 ver������ffentlicht wurde. In dem Buch besch�����ftigt sich der Autor mit der Geschichte und Bedeutung franz������sischer Volkslieder. Er...

Acad�����mie Nationale de Musique, 1671-1877: R�����pertoire G�����n�����ral, Description du Monument (1878) par Fayl, Ezvar Du est un livre qui d�����crit l'histoire de l'Acad�����mie Nationale de Musique en France de 1671 ������ 1877. L'auteur, Ezvar...

Le livre intitul����� ""Oeuvres Litteraires-Musicales V1: Sujets Religieux (1879)"" est �����crit par Jean Baptiste Labat. Ce livre est consacr����� ������ l'�����tude des sujets religieux dans la litt�����rature et la musique. Il contient des analyses...

A Translation of Popular Rekhtu Songs is a book written by W.C. Hollings and published in 1852. The book is a collection of translations of popular songs in the Rekhtu language, which was a form of Urdu poetry that was popular in the 18th and 19th...

A J������v����� B�����ntet�����joga (1892) Liszt Ferencz k������nyve, amelyben a jogi rendszer j������v�����beli fejl�����d�����s�����nek lehet�����s�����geit vizsg�����lja. A k������nyvben Liszt Ferencz a b�����ntet�����jogi rendszer kritik�����j�����t...

The Emigrants' Party is a book written by Jessie A. Kelley in 1914. It is an entertainment guide that introduces folk songs and dances to readers. The book is designed to provide a fun and engaging experience for those interested in learning about...

Specimens of Old Christmas Carols is a collection of traditional English Christmas carols compiled by Thomas Wright and originally published in 1841. The book contains 42 carols, some dating back to the 15th century, and includes lyrics, sheet music, and...

Southern Symphonies is a collection of poems written by Cordie Webb Ingram and published in 1911. The poems focus on the American South and its people, culture, and landscapes. Ingram's writing style is lyrical and evocative, capturing the essence of the...

Songs of Lawrenceville is a collection of poetry written by F. P. Trench, originally published in 1902. The poems are inspired by the author's experiences at Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, where he was a student in the late 1800s. The book contains...

On Shore and Sea is a dramatic cantata written by Tom Taylor in 1871. The book tells the story of a sailor named Jack who is torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his country. The cantata is divided into three parts, each representing a...

The Tone Placed And Developed is a book published in 1907 by Carl Preetorius. The book is focused on the art of singing and aims to provide a comprehensive guide to developing a strong singing voice. Preetorius explains the importance of proper breathing...

The Thorough-Bass Primer is a comprehensive guide to the rudiments of harmony, written by John Freckleton Burrowes and originally published in 1874. The book is intended as a primer for students of music who are looking to develop their understanding of...

In Memoriam, William McKinley: Academy Of Music, Thursday Evening, September 19, 1901, Philadelphia (1901) is a book that commemorates the life and legacy of former United States President William McKinley. The book is a collection of speeches, poems,...

Harmony and Ear-Training is a book written by William Alfred White and published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding harmony and developing ear-training skills. It is designed for individuals who are interested in studying music...

Exemplar Literarum Missarum, E Germania (1592) est opus litterarium quod a Roberto Parsons, sacerdote et theologo Anglico, scriptum est. Hoc opus continet exempla liturgica missarum, quae in Germania celebrantur, cum annotationibus et commentariis ad...

Epic Ballads of the Land of Flowers is a collection of traditional ballads from the state of Florida, USA, compiled and edited by John Bunyan Robinson and published in 1905. The book contains a total of 36 ballads, each accompanied by a brief...

Descriptive Programs of Carl Wolfsohn's Eighteen Historical Piano-Recitals (1877) is a book that provides a comprehensive overview of the piano recitals performed by the renowned pianist Carl Wolfsohn. The book contains detailed descriptions of each of...

Nodwch gynnwys llawn y llyfr hwn yn y Gymraeg: Moody A Sankey V2: Vn Mhrydain Fawr A�������r Iwerddon (1878) gan Daniels, W. H.Mae'r llyfr hwn yn ail gyfrol o'r gyfres ""Moody A Sankey"", a gyhoeddwyd yn wreiddiol yn yr 1800au. Mae'r gyfrol hon yn...

Czerny's Letters to Young Ladies on the Art of Playing the Piano Forte is a book written by Carl Czerny, a renowned Austrian composer and pianist, in 1871. The book is a compilation of letters written by Czerny to his female piano students, providing...

""Concerts of Antient Music: Under the Patronage of His Majesty"" is a book written by G. Wilding and originally published in 1829. The book details a series of concerts that were organized in London during the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring music...

Clementiados Libri Duo est opus musicum a Muzio Attendolli scriptum, anno 1593 editum. In hoc libro duo cantica sacra includuntur, quorum tituli sunt ""Cantica Clementina"" et ""Cantica Mariana"". Hae cantica auctoribus sacris et patribus ecclesiae...

""Church Militant Hymns"" is a book of hymns compiled by Gerard M. Mason and published in 1883. The hymns are intended to inspire and uplift members of the Christian faith in their daily struggles and spiritual battles. The title ""Church Militant""...

Chords of the Zither is a book written by Clinton Scollard in the year 1910. The book is a collection of poems that explore various themes such as love, nature, and spirituality. The title of the book is derived from the zither, a musical instrument that...

Choralia: A Handy Book For Parochial Precentors And Choirmasters is a book written by James Baden Powell and originally published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide for precentors and choirmasters who lead music in churches and other religious...

Chimes is a novel written by Marianne De Burgh and originally published in 1858. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Alice who is forced to leave her home in Ireland and move to England with her...

Carols of Canada, Etc., Etc. is a collection of Christmas carols compiled and edited by Elizabeth Susan MacLeod in 1893. The book features a variety of traditional carols from Canada and other countries, as well as original compositions by MacLeod...

Bugle, Fife, and Drum Signals and Calls: As Used in the Regular Army and Militia of the United States (1887) is a comprehensive guide to the various bugle, fife, and drum signals and calls used in the United States military. Published by Oliver Ditson...

Bird Songs About Worcester is a book written by Harry Leverett Nelson and published in 1889. The book is a collection of poems that describe the birds found in Worcester, Massachusetts. Each poem is dedicated to a specific bird and includes a description...

Bayreuth and Munich: A Traveling Record of German Operatic Art is a book written by Vernon Blackburn and first published in 1899. The book is a travelogue that chronicles Blackburn's experiences as he traveled through Germany, visiting the cities of...

""An Account of the Canadian Protest Against the Introduction into Canada of Musical Examinations by Outside Musical Examining Bodies"" is a historical account of a protest that took place in Canada in 1899. The book was written by the Canadian...

American Melodies: Containing A Single Selection From The Production Of Two Hundred Writers (1841) is a book compiled by George Pope Morris that showcases the work of 200 American poets and writers. The book is a collection of poems, songs, and other...