History of Music: A Text Book on Music of the Different Nations from the Early Egyptians to the Present Day. For Use in Conservatories and Colleges of Music |
Contents
MUSIC IN ANCIENT EGYPT | 5 |
MUSIC AMONG THE HEBREWS AND ASSYRIANS | 11 |
MUSIC AMONG THE ANCIENT HINDUS | 14 |
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