Map; Preface; Part I. The Elements of Music; Part II. The Instruments of Music; Part III. The Structure of Music; Part IV. The Middle Ages; Part V. The Renaissance; Part VI. The Baroque Era; Part VII. The Classical Era; Part VIII. The Romantic Era; Part IX. The Turn of the Century; Part X. Modern Times; Part XI. The Traditions of Popular Music; Further Listening; Further Reading; Glossary; Acknowledgements; Index.
For all those who love music and wish to know more about its colourful history, development and theory.
An ideal reference for those inquisitive listeners who wish to put their concert-going in context. Books and Bookmen Sumptuously produced...the project has been carried out with enormous devotion and thoroughness. Music Teacher A sumptuous one-volume history of music...careful and well organized. Times Literary Supplement
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