Light Music in Britain since 1870: A Survey
- Author: Self, Geoffrey
Book
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Contents
- Contents: Preface
- Roots and reasons
- Sullivan and the dilemma
- Down into the market-place: Sullivan's followers
- Music-hall songs: a social mirror
- Theatre music
- Balladry
- Instrumental music (1): the founding generation
- Patriotism and war (1): 1914-1918
- The 1920s
- Instrumental music (2): the second wave
- Piano music
- Sweet singing in the choir
- The 1930s
- Instrumental music (3): the post-World War I generation
- Patriotism and War (2): 1938-45
- The post-war years: 1945-1960
- The 1960s to the present day
- Bibliography
- Societies and relevant organizations
- General index
- Index of music, films and literature mentioned in the text.