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History Of Music In The Form Of Lectures

by Frederic Louis Ritter
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9789372253504
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 249
  • Original Price: INR 990.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 574 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

History of Music in the Form of Lectures by Frédéric Louis Ritter offers a comprehensive, student-focused overview of Western music from the early Christian era to the 19th century. Structured as a series of accessible lectures, the book traces the evolution of musical forms, styles, and major composers within their cultural and historical contexts. Ritter combines musicological insight with a pedagogical tone, making complex developments understandable for general readers and students alike. He emphasizes the progression of sacred and secular traditions, the influence of national schools, and the rise of instrumental music, offering a foundational text in early American music education.

Frédéric Louis Ritter (1834–1891) was a German-American composer, educator, and influential music historian. His extensive writings, including History of Music from the Christian Era to the Present Time, Manual of Musical History, and Music in America, helped establish musicology in the U.S. Ritter chronicled Western music from ancient Greece through Romanticism, emphasizing both European traditions and American developments. He combined scholarly rigor with accessibility, producing textbooks and manuals for students. His works such as Romanticism in Music and Practical Harmony reflected a deep understanding of music theory, history, and pedagogy, leaving a lasting mark on 19th-century musical scholarship and education.

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