The International Biographical Index of Music (German Edition) is a comprehensive reference work that provides an overview of the lives and works of composers, musicians, conductors, musicologists, critics, producers, sound engineers, and other figures in the world of music. The book covers a wide range of topics related to music, from classical to jazz, pop, and folk, and includes biographies of famous composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and many others. It also features articles on important musical movements and styles, such as Baroque, Classical, Romanticism, Impressionism, Expressionism, and Postmodernism. In addition, it includes information on the history of music theory, instruments, and performance practices, as well as the development of music technology and its impact on society. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of music and its history. The first section explores the evolution of music technology, from the earliest instruments made from animal bones and stones to the modern electronic instruments used today.

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