Books like Music by Neil Ardley
Text and photographs explore musical instruments throughout history, beginning with early pipes and flutes and moving through to contemporary electronic synthesizers. The book offers a visual and factual overview suitable for young readers interested in music and its instruments.
First publish date: January 1, 1976
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Neil Ardley
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