The Penguin Companion to Classical Music Softcover - 2005
by Griffiths, Paul (Author)
- Used
- Paperback
In this impressive volume, music critic Paul Griffiths offers a succinct and comprehensive guide to the history, forms, and personalities of classical music. Here readers will find:
á Biographies of thousands of composers from Albinoni to Zappa, with in-depth treatment of major figures
á Coverage of individual works, including plot summaries of operas and ballets
á Articles on the history of music and instruments
á Entries on musical forms, from medieval plainchant to
z contemporary minimalism
á Clear definitions of technical terms and jargon
á And much more
This is a must for all those interested in the colorful and complex universe of classical music.
Description
Standard delivery: 7 to 14 days
Details
- Title The Penguin Companion to Classical Music
- Author Griffiths, Paul (Author)
- Binding Softcover
- Edition Later Printing
- Condition Used - Good+
- Pages 896
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books / The Penguin Group, New York, New York
- Date 2005
- Bookseller's Inventory # 939829
- ISBN 9780140515596 / 0140515593
- Weight 2.51 lbs (1.14 kg)
- Dimensions 9.16 x 6.08 x 1.98 in (23.27 x 15.44 x 5.03 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Music
- Dewey Decimal Code 780.3
About Adventures Underground Washington, United States
Adventures Underground is a locally owned mom and pop shop located in Richland, Washington. We take great pride in our amazing selection of new and used books and can't wait to share them with you!
*Sales tax will be applied to all orders shipped to Washington state at the destination's tax rate, unless a signed resale certificate is provided at the time of sale.* *Hours: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Pacific every day* *Within the USA, standard shipping is $4.99 for media mail and priority mail is $14.50.* **We have increased our international shipping prices due to a steady rise in cost through the postal service. Apologies for any inconvenience.** Shipping outside the USA varies greatly by country. Please be aware, international shipping costs can be considerably high depending on destination. If your purchase includes heavy items, we may need to increase your shipping charge. *All books are shipped to you well-wrapped in boxes.* *American Express, Visa, MasterCard, checks, and money orders gladly accepted.* *Stock Photos do not necessarily reflect actual cover art. Please inquire for specific covers*
