1888 The Evolution of the Beautiful in Sound. A Treatise, in two Sections. Tracing up the Origin, History, and Gradual Evolution of the Modern Series of Musical Sounds, from the most ancient periods through the Greek, Ecclesiastical, and Mediaeval ages to the present time.

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First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

In this scarce work, Henry Wylde traces the origin, history, and evolution of different musical scales and interval systems from classical times through to the late nineteenth century. Henry Wylde was an English conductor, composer, teacher, and music critic, who helped found the New Philharmonic Society and directed their concerts from 1858 to 1879.