Introduction to Western Concert Music - Softcover

Armand Ambrosini; Michael Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1465270213 ISBN 13: 9781465270214

Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

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Introduction to Western Concert Music connects the music of a particular time and place within the scope of the ideas and beliefs circulating in that time and place. By illustrating such connections, readers come to an understanding of music as a social as well as sonic experience. 

Featuring a textbook, study guide, and 5 CD package, Introduction to Western Concert Music:

• Looks to the societies that gave rise to the music, to the music itself, and to the world of ideas swirling around the music.
• Explains the difference between formal and informal music knowledge, and how to move beyond appreciation and explore music as an interactive feat in society.
• Uses contemporary activities, experiences, and genres to describe the fundamental technical elements, vocabulary and concepts of music. 
• Provides a historical overview of stylistic periods of music and society from ancient and Medieval times to postmodernism in contemporary society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1465270213
• ISBN 13: 9781465270214
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2