Music of the colonial and revolutionary era
The colonial days of America marked not only the beginnings of a country, but also of a new culture, part of which was the first American music publishers, entrepreneurs, and instrument makers forging musical communities from New England to New Spain. Elements of British, Spanish, German, Scots-Irish, and Native American music all contributed to the many cultures and subcultures of the early nation. While English settlers largely sought to impose their own culture in the new land, the adaptation of native music by Spanish settlers provided an important cultural intersection. The music of the S
History
1 online resource (xii, 251 pages) : illustrations
9780313061899, 9780313324352, 9781282409408, 9786612409400, 0313061890, 0313324352, 1282409409, 6612409401
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New Spain
New England
The southern colonies
The middle colonies
Music of the people
Music at the margins : Native Americans and African Americans
The revolutionary period
Church music in the federal era
Theatre, concert, and amateur music in the federal era
An A-Z of early American musical figures
English