101 Amazing Facts about The Orchestra

图书信息

作者	Goldstein, Jack
出版社	Andrews UK
ISBN	9781785384103
出版时间	2016-02-24
字数	3.9万
分类	Andrews UK,进口书,外文原版书,艺术,建筑,历史

读书简介

What is special about the double bass compared to all other string instruments? What is the difference between a xylophone and a glockenspiel? How long is the tubing that makes up a trumpet? And what is the name of the world's oldest surviving violin? All of these questions and more are answered in this introductory guide to the instruments featured in the modern symphony orchestra. With sections covering strings, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard instruments, as well as additional information about the history and structure of the orchestra, this is a fascinating book for children and adults alike.

目录

Cover

Front Matter

Title Page

Publisher Information

Introduction

The Facts

The Orchestra

Strings - Part 1

Woodwind - Part 1

Percussion - Part 1

Brass

Did You Know?

Strings - Part 2

Woodwind - Part 2

The Keyboard Section

Percussion - Part 2

Non-Orchestral Instruments

And Finally...

Back Matter

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