Excerpt from University Musical Encyclopedia, Vol. 1 of 10

The form of a great temple is easily seen from a remote hill; but he who studies the details of a facade, column, and ornament, standing in the shadow of a lofty wall, must exert himself mentally if he wishes his imagination to build up for him a picture Of the whole. Likewise, a study Of the printed score Of a great musical work will reveal details that even the practised ear of a musician can with difficulty hear.

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