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MUSIC IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION, MEDIA UPDATE (WITH RESOURCE CENTER PRINTED ACCESS CARD)
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| By: |
Craig Wright, Bryan Simms |
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Mixed media product |
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£79.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
049557273X |
| ISBN 13: |
9780495572732 |
| Publisher: |
CENGAGE LEARNING, INC |
| Pub. date: |
27 February, 2009 |
| Pages: |
912 |
| Description: |
Presenting music in its cultural context in a way that is clear and easy to understand, this book offers detailed discussions of 224 works of music, covering all the major musical styles, genres, and composers in 83 chapters. It places music in the context of the politics, personalities, arts, and humanities of each period of Western history. |
| Synopsis: |
Presenting music in its cultural context in a way that is clear and easy to understand, MUSIC IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION, MEDIA UPDATE offers detailed discussions of 224 works of music, covering all the major musical styles, genres, and composers in 83 brief yet intriguing chapters. The book places music in the context of the politics, personalities, arts, and humanities of each period of Western history. The importance of the cultural setting of many composers and genres is evidenced by such chapters as "Richard Strauss in Berlin," "Johann Sebastian Bach: Vocal Music in Leipzig," and "Music in Medieval Paris: Polyphony at Notre Dame." |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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