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The classical music book / by Chilingirian, Levon,contributor.(CARDINAL)783709; Collisson, Steve,consultant.; Derham, Katie,author of Foreward.;
Early music, 1000-1400 -- Renaissance, 1400-1600 -- Baroque, 1600-1750 -- Classical, 1750-1820 -- Romantic, 1810-1920 -- Nationalism, 1830-1920 -- Modern, 1900-1950 -- Contemporary.From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this comprehensive guide to classical music history and classical music biography is the perfect latest addition to the best-selling Big Ideas series. Easy to understand and clear to follow, this history of classical music explores and explains music theory and the impact of seminal pieces, while also providing fascinating stories about the lives of crucial composers and performers. Including an insightful foreword by Katie Derham, The Classical Music Book analyses over 90 works by famous composers. From Thomas Tallis in the early period to baroque masters like Bach and Handel, to the classical genius of Beethoven and Wagner and beyond to the modern day, The Classical Music Book explores the key ideas underpinning the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions, and defines their importance to the musical canon, placing them into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. The unique approach to the subject makes this book the perfect classical music guide for everyone. Regardless of whether you are relatively new to the subject and want to learn or if you are a classical music aficionado, there is plenty to discover in The Classical Music Book.
Subjects: Adult .; Music.; Music.; Music appreciation.;
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Listening to music creatively. by Stringham, Edwin John,1890-1974.(CARDINAL)223844;
Subjects: Music appreciation.;
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The Book of music / by Rowley, Gill.(CARDINAL)717997;
Subjects: Music appreciation.;
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Classical music / by Collins, Stephen,1947 May 30-(CARDINAL)420051;
Includes bibliographical references (page 164) and index.
Subjects: Music.; Music appreciation.;
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Introduction to music. by Miller, Hugh M.,1908-;
Subjects: Music appreciation.;
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Music, the listener's art / by Ratner, Leonard G.(CARDINAL)893409;
Bibliography: pages 444-446.
Subjects: Music appreciation.;
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Exploring music / by Hickok, Robert.(CARDINAL)844386;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 539-542) and index.
Subjects: Music appreciation.;
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Classical music : a new way of listening / by Waugh, Alexander.(CARDINAL)389769;
Subjects: Music appreciation.;
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An introduction to music. by Bernstein, Martin,1904-1999.(CARDINAL)175962;
Includes bibliographies.
Subjects: Music appreciation.;
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Inside music : how to understand, listen to, and enjoy good music / by Haas, Karl.(CARDINAL)173400;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 437-439) and index.
Subjects: Music appreciation.;
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