New York: Scarecrow Press, 1966. Comprehensive text presents a detailed catalog to congregational song found in seventy-eight hymnals officially adopted for use at public worship during the 20th century, chiefly in the English language. Contains both words and music representing the United Kingdom and North American Jewish-Christian institutions. The five indexes identifies hymns published in the 78 hymnals analyzed; associates each with its suthor (source), and with the various readings or segments of the hymn; locates the printed texts within these books which were used through the end of 1965; identifies melodies used as hymn tunes published in the 78 hymnals; associates each tune with its composer or source; locates the scores of these melodies within these books; forms a first-line and author index to the poetry of these hymnals, and a corresponding tune name, melodic, and composer index to the scores within the hymnals. 1185 pgs. Small stamp to title page and upper outer edge; small label to lower spine and front endpaper. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Reference Library.

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: MU-40
Title: Hymns and Tunes- An Index
Author: Diehl, Katharine Smith
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1966
Keywords: Religion, Poetry, Melodies, Hymns, Songs, Church, Synagogue, Judaism, Christianity, Catholicism, Literature, Composers, Sociology, Reference, Musicology
Bookseller catalogs: Music;
Size: 8vo

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