The Threshold Of Music: An Inquiry Into The Development Of The Musical Sense (1908)

By William Wallace

Book Overview

""The Threshold of Music: An Inquiry into the Development of the Musical Sense"" is a book written by William Wallace and published in 1908. The book explores the origins and development of the human musical sense, examining how our ancestors first discovered music and how it has evolved over time. Wallace draws on a wide range of sources, including anthropology, psychology, and music theory, to provide a comprehensive overview of this fascinating subject. He explores the role of music in human culture and society, examining its use in religious rituals, social gatherings, and artistic expression. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the elements of music, such as melody, harmony, and rhythm, and how they have been used throughout history. Overall, ""The Threshold of Music"" is an engaging and informative exploration of the origins and evolution of one of humanity's most cherished art forms.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: 1166465411
• ISBN13: 9781166465414
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"