Harpsichords and Clavichords by Cynthia A. Hoover
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"Harpsichords and Clavichords" by Cynthia A. Hoover is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This book serves as an informative guide detailing the history, construction, and significance of two essential stringed keyboard instruments prevalent from the 15th through the 18th centuries. The content likely aims to explore the evolution of harpsichords and clavichords while highlighting examples from the Smithsonian's collection. The book provides an in-depth examination of both harpsichords
and clavichords, detailing their design, function, and the unique characteristics that distinguish them from other keyboard instruments. Hoover presents various historical models and discusses different regional styles, including Flemish, Italian, English, and French influences on harpsichord construction. Through clear descriptions and illustrations, readers learn about the mechanics of sound production, tuning practices, and the cultural significance of these instruments during their peak popularity, providing context for their eventual decline and revival in the modern era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hoover, Cynthia A. (Cynthia Adams) |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 73605896 |
| Title | Harpsichords and Clavichords |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Harpsichord |
| Subject | Clavichord |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39690 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39690-3 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 308 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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