World Music: A Global Journey

by Terry E. Miller

"...this concise publication is a true gift to launch inquisitive music students on their personal journeys to other lands and people, and to help answer the host of student questions that arise in connection with our world's music." - American Music Teacher Designed as a introductory text, World A Global Journey introduces students to the diversity of musical expression around the world. Written for those with no background in music notation or theory, the book is modeled on a series of guided trips around the musical world. Written in layperson's language, with ample illustrations including maps, photographs, and musical examples, this book introduces an entire world of music of students. For those taking a single semester survey course, professors can choose to select areas highlighted in the text; others taking a more comprehensive two-semester course will find ample material here for an entire year of study. Beyond its engaging text, the book is illustrated throughout and includes two four-color inserts. There are many photographs--taken by the authors and other leading ethnomusicologists--illustrating musicians, places, musical instruments, and performances. The design includes icons that make finding definitions, key examples, and related text easy. The book is packaged with three CDs, giving full versions of many of the musical examples highlighted in the text. World A Global Journey sets a new standard for introductory texts in ethnomusicology/world music. A companion website, including photos, audio-clips, PowerPoint slides with chapter notes, and practice tests can be found at www.routledge-ny.com/textbooks/worldm.... Includes two audio CDs. Two-color throughout; two four-color inserts.

Genres: Music, Reference, Nonfiction, School, History

472 pages, Paperback

First published November 29, 2005

Reviews

[K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book is a great introductory resource to ethnomusicology, it contains a few factual errors and is generally biased toward Western music. It has an unfortunate habit of telling you that a piece might sound "odd" or "out of tune" before you've even had a chance to hear it for yourself. While I thought the book covered a wide range of cultures, it also made allusions to other musical traditions without even bothering to describe them or state a resource.

[Hallie Huffman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wide coverage. Comes with a cd set that is also explained in the text. Good introductio into how musis influences culture.

[Dominick Bontempo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to read this for Intro to world music…. Literally inhaled 13 chapters about music. Brain hurts

[Randy Daugherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Required for class, World music takes us around the globe. We are introduced to different cultures and then to their music, dance, and theater. All cultures enjoy music and many of the instruments are similar , their interpretation is different based on understanding and culture. I found this class and book very interesting.