Piano 300
Cynthia Adams Hoover
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Piano 300
Published
December 28, 2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pages
80
ISBN-13
9780929847085
ISBN-10
0929847083
Description
"On March 8, 2000 the National Museum of American History opened Piano 300 in the Smithsonian's International Gallery in Washington, D.C. Celebrating the tricentennial of the piano's invention in Florence by Bartolomeo Cristofori, this remarkable exhibition was seen by more than 330,000 visitors from around the world during the course of a 20-month run. Part exhibition catalogue and part technical and social history of the piano, Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos presents the exhibition's highlights: the innovative craftsmen, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, teachers, performers, and composers who helped make the piano the most popular musical instrument of modern times. Written by Smithsonian curators Cynthia Adams Hoover, Patrick Rucker, and Edwin Good, this volume presents rare composers' manuscripts and first editions tracing the wealth and diversity of music inspired by the instrument. However, pride of place is given to the pianos themselves - those complex machines encased in handsome works of decorative art - including many from the Smithsonian's own distinguished Collection of Musical Instruments. Lavishly illustrated with more than 250 photographs, many in full color, Piano 300 captures the sweep and dimension of this highly successful tribute to one of Western culture's most beloved icons."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Piano 300?
This edition of Piano 300 has approximately 80 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 Piano 300?
For most readers, Piano 300 typically takes between 1h 40m and 1h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 20,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 20,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Piano 300?
The estimated word count for Piano 300 is approximately 20,000 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 Piano 300?
Piano 300 was written by Cynthia Adams Hoover.
When was Piano 300 published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 28, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.