Resonances: Engaging Music in Its Cultural Context

by Esther M. Morgan-Ellis (Editor)

Engaging Music in Its Cultural Context offers a fresh curriculum for the college-level music appreciation course. The musical examples are drawn from classical, popular, and folk traditions from around the globe. These examples are organized into thematic chapters, each of which explores a particular way in which human beings use music. Topics include storytelling, political expression, spirituality, dance, domestic entertainment, and more. The chapters and examples can be taught in any order, making Resonances a flexible resource that can be adapted to your teaching or learning needs. This textbook is accompanied by a complete set of PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and learning objectives.

564 pages, Paperback

Published June 2, 2020

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really nice textbook. Lots of clickable examples are included in the ebook edition. I had to read it for a course, but I enjoyed it.