Musical Composition in the Twentieth Century

Year 2000
Pages 432
Binding Hardcover

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This edition of Musical Composition in the Twentieth Century by Arnold Whittall is a book about art, media, culture, or creative work. The copy shown here is 2000 • Oxford Univ Pr on Demand • 432 pages.

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