Musical Instruments
Lucie Rault
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Musical Instruments
by Lucie Rault
Published
November 2000
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pages
232
ISBN-13
9780500510353
ISBN-10
0500510350
Description
"Musical Instruments traces the evolution of music instruments and their important contributions to today's world cultures. With more than 150 color photographs, this illustrated book by ethnologist Lucie Rault explores the relationship between musical instruments and the people and societies who use them. She examines the importance of various cultures by looking at the art of musical instruments from depictions of early instruments in prehistoric cave paintings to modern paintings by Marc Chagall; and the development of the instruments themselves, from simple inventions made from bone to ornate ceremonial tools used in many of today's world cultures.". "From the vocal chord to precision string instruments, from the cai trong kuan (Vietnamese zither) to the edungu (Ugandan lyre), Musical Instruments details an array of instruments and provides unique anthropological insights into the relationship between ethnography and music. From basic forms of communication to complex religious ceremonies, the musical instrument has helped to shape the many societies of the world. Now, for the first time, this book explores the many diverse and fundamental roles of musical instruments around the globe."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Musical Instruments?
This edition of Musical Instruments has approximately 232 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Musical Instruments?
For most readers, Musical Instruments typically takes between 4h 50m and 3h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 58,000 words
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What is the word count of Musical Instruments?
The estimated word count for Musical Instruments is approximately 58,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Musical Instruments?
Musical Instruments was written by Lucie Rault.
When was Musical Instruments published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.