Historisch-kritische Beyträge
work by Marpurg
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The Historisch-kritische Beyträge (1754–58) was a significant work by Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg, a German composer and writer known for his theoretical and critical writings on music. These writings are valuable for understanding 18th-century music history, theory, and practice. Marpurg's work also reflects a shift in his views, as he eventually came to endorse instrumental music after initially disregarding it, a change that was emblematic of his time.1
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