Listen. Learn. Appreciate. Share. For more than 60 years, this text has led the way in preparing students for a lifetime of listening to great music and understanding its cultural and historical context. The Thirteenth Edition builds on this foundation with NEW coverage of performance and musical style. NEW tools help students share their deepening listening skills and appreciation in writing and conversation.
This textbook elucidated concepts about the world of music composition very wonderfully! I am new to the world of music scholarship, and this book lived up to its purpose - to introduce the new scholar to the more refined method of enjoying music. Highly recommend for new students of music, both within and without academia!
In chronological order, this textbook effortlessly teaches the evolution of music throughout mainly the western culture. Massively interesting with great detail to make you want to seek out further information. Was a great read for a semester, and one I am glad I spent the time to read.
Will increase your understanding and vocabulary of music.