This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Novello and company, limited in 1907 in 568 pages; Description: A study of the evolution of program music from its modest beginnings in the 16th century to its acceptance as a musical form by composers & artists all over the world.; Subjects: Program music; Program music History and criticism; Music; Music / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / General; Music / General; Music / History & Criticism; Music / Reference; Music / Instruction & Study / Theory;