Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound
Author : Frank W. Hoffmann
Publisher :
Release Date : 2005
ISBN 10 : UCSD:31822033208091
Pages : 664 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound PDF Full Free by Frank W. Hoffmann and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.