Music in the Western World
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Publication
2005-10-01 - Oxford University Press, New York
Language
English
Word Count
204,000 words, Guess
Page Count
816 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- ISBN-100195097629
- ISBN-139780195097627
- Library of Congress Control Number2011040998
- OCLC Control Number1018015359
- Better World Books9780195097627
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL9542039M
Classifications
- LCCML160 .T182 2013
- LCCML160.T182 2012
Description
Based on the award-winning six-volume work by Richard Taruskin, The Oxford History of Western Music, College Edition, presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive history of Western music available. Features of this book include: Offers a unique focus on the people behind music history; Places musical works within their larger cultural, social, and political contexts, providing a compelling narrative of music history; Covers music of all eras along with a special emphasis on the most studied works of the past 200 years; Improves critical thinking by offering differing perspectives on how the Western musical canon developed; Builds listening and analysis skills through comprehensive discussion of key works; Includes helpful learning and study tools (timelines, maps, musical examples and diagrams, chapter summaries, key terms, study questions, and a glossary). - Publisher.
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