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Synopsis
For one-quarter/two-semester, undergraduate-level courses in Music Appreciation/Introduction to Music, and Music History in Departments of Music, Arts, Fine Arts, or Humanities. Designed to help instructors teach the way they want to teach, Prentice Hall has assembled a music appreciation program with a maximum amount of flexibility and choice which supports the instructor's ultimate goal of teaching active learning. It focuses on music of the Western tradition in its social, historical, and global context, and engages students in a total active listening experience of that music through lively text and innovative activities-all supported by accompanying CD recordings, CD-ROM interactive tutorials/guides, and videos.
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From the Back Cover
- Emphasizes careful listening, with an entire chapter devoted to the Art of Listening
- Places Western music in a global context
- Clarifies the distinct stylistic features of each historical oeriod, with chapter-end Style Summaries
- Explores the contributions of women throughout the ages
- Considers music of other cultures
- Incldues popular music in historical context
FOR THE TEACHER
- Annotated Instructor's Edition filled with helpful classroom suggestions
- Instructor's Resource Manual with chapter summaries, related readings, tests, and much more
- Computerized Test Bank in PC and Mac formats
- Custom Videotape compiled especially for Understanding Music
- Bonus CD contains additional useful, amusing, and instructive recordings
FOR THE STUDENT
- Companion Website® (www.prenhall.com/yudkin)
- CD-ROM containing the Listening Guides from the book in interactive format, composer biographies, and more
- Student Study Guide with chapter overviews, study questions, and listening exercises
LISTENING PACKAGES
- 7-CD Complete Collection with all of the music discussed in Understanding Music
- 3-CD Student Collection with the main musical selections from the book
- Expanded Repertoire Custom CD Contact your local Prentice Hall representative for details
About the Author
"H.W. JANSON" is a legendary name in art history. During his long career as a teacher and scholar, he helped define the discipline in the United States through his impressive books and other publications. "History of Art," for which he is best known, has been translated into more than a dozen languages.
"ANTHONY F. JANSON" forged a distinguished career as a university teacher, scholar and writer, and museum professional. He took over authorship of "History of Art" and "Basic History of Art" after his father's death in 1982.
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- PublisherPearson College Div
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0130659207
- ISBN 13 9780130659200
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number3
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