Sound Matters: The Impact of Technology on Music Consumption in the Early Twentieth Century

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Richard L Beeston Ba

Sound Matters

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The Impact of Technology on Music Consumption in the Early Twentieth Century

Richard L Beeston Ba

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English

Richard L. Beeston Ba
01 December 2025

Music; Music reviews & criticism; Music recording & reproduction; Reference works

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This book explores how technological advancements revolutionized music consumption in the early twentieth century.

Focusing on the evolution of sound technology, it examines the development of music production and transmission, from gramophones and radio to early recording formats. It also considers how music became a tool for both information and relaxation, influencing the environments in which it was heard.

The book highlights the various formats through which sound was produced and experienced, analyzing how different audiences-individuals, small and large groups, and even international listeners-engaged with music. Whether used formally or informally, music became a pervasive medium shaped by the rapid technological changes of the time.

Sound Matters is an essential resource for researchers and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of technology, culture, and music history.

By: Richard L Beeston Ba
Imprint: Richard L. Beeston Ba
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9798895230565
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 01 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active