Music In America (1883)

By Frédéric Louis Ritter

Book Overview

Music in America is a book written by Frederic Louis Ritter and published in 1883. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of music in America, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Ritter explores the different styles of music that have emerged in America, including folk music, classical music, and popular music. He also delves into the lives and works of famous American composers, such as Stephen Foster, John Philip Sousa, and George Gershwin. Ritter provides a detailed analysis of the musical culture in America, including the role of music in religious, social, and political contexts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music in America, and it remains a seminal work in the field to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165612763
• ISBN13: 9781165612765
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"