Published in 1920, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of music, from the earliest civilizations to the modern era. The author focuses on the stylistic and formal elements of different musical periods and how they reflect the wider historical and cultural contexts in which they emerged. The book is intended for students and educators, and includes musical examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts presented. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of music, or the role of music in human culture more broadly.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.