Pronouncing musical dictionary of technical words, phrases and abbreviations... by W. Ludden
1875, First Edition. Boston : Oliver Ditson. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over bevelled boards. Rebacked with the original spine laid back. Panel edges slightly dulled and rubbed. Bumped corners. New endpapers. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 223 pages; "Ludden's Pronouncing Dictionary of Musical Terms" --front cover. "Including definitions of musical terms used by the Ancient Hebrews, together with those found in Greek and Roman literature; a description of the various kinds of instruments, both ancient and modern; also, an explanation of such technical terms as are employed by the most eminent composers and theoritical writers of Italy, Germany, France and America." --title page. Subjects: Music -- Dictionaries -- Reference works. Music -- Instruction and study. Description: 223 pages ; 20 cm. Text in double columns. Includes "Rules for the pronunciation of principal modern languages" in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Dutch, Danish, Hungarian, pp. 3-6. Item #221515
Price: €48.00