Copyright, 1901By J. B. Lippincott CompanyElectrotyped and Printed byJ. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Copyright, 1901By J. B. Lippincott Company
Electrotyped and Printed byJ. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, U.S.A.
TOGEORGE W. STOCKLEY,Esq.
TOGEORGE W. STOCKLEY,Esq.
PrefaceI have endeavored through showing the true nature of music, and the conditions that are essential to its growth in breadth and significance, to incite amateurs to a more respectful consideration of its claims.O. B. B.Berlin, March 1, 1901.
Preface
I have endeavored through showing the true nature of music, and the conditions that are essential to its growth in breadth and significance, to incite amateurs to a more respectful consideration of its claims.
O. B. B.
Berlin, March 1, 1901.
ContentsCHAPTERPAGEI.The nature and origin of music13II.Music's first era, and the influenceswhich were operative in various landsduring its continuance26III.Biblical mention of music61IV.Music from the invention of notation todate80V.Wagner and the music drama134VI.What are the influencing factors indeciding musical destinies? Who is tobe our seventh high-priest?169VII.A summary of music's attributes. Whatconstitutes musical intelligence?188
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