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The Book of World-Famous Music: Classical, Popular, and Folk

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This classic, painstakingly researched compilation of music information analyzes nearly 1,000 of the world's most familiar melodies, tracing them back to their original printed sources. Features the composers, lyricists, copyright date, first lines of music, lyrics, and other data. Explores "We Shall Overcome," Haydn's Surprise Symphony, "Silent Night," Pictures at an Exhibition, many more. Includes 30 black-and-white illustrations.

714 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1966

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