A Popular History Of Music, Musical Instruments, Ballet, And Opera

""A Popular History Of Music, Musical Instruments, Ballet, And Opera: From St. Ambrose To Mozart"" is a comprehensive book by James E. Matthew, originally published in 1888. The book covers the history of music from the early Christian era to the classical period, with a focus on the development of musical instruments, ballet, and opera.The book begins with an introduction to the early Christian hymns and the development of plainchant. It then moves on to discuss the emergence of polyphony and the birth of opera in Italy in the 17th century. The book also covers the development of instrumental music, including the evolution of the piano, the violin, and the guitar.In addition to the history of music, the book also delves into the history of ballet, tracing its origins in the Italian Renaissance to its development in France in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book also discusses the history of opera, including the works of famous composers such as Mozart, Handel, and Rossini.Overall, ""A Popular History Of Music, Musical Instruments, Ballet, And Opera: From St. Ambrose To Mozart"" is a detailed and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of music, musical instruments, ballet, and opera. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music and the performing arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.