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A history of western music

J. Peter Burkholder, Donald Jay Grout, Claude V. Palisca

W.W. Norton, c2006

7th ed

  • : International student ed

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. A22-A83) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: International student ed ISBN 9780393927498

Description

In a shift of emphasis, A History of Western Music places people making choices at the centre of the story, not as peripheral figures in the evolution of musical works and styles. Linking historical and social context directly to musical practice and styles, the book is organised around three central themes: people making choices; the tension between cultural tradition and musical innovation; and the values and tastes of producers and consumers. This edition restructures the text for greater accessibility, breaking it into small chapters within six sections; these are linked to form a single narrative thr
Volume

ISBN 9780393979916

Description

In a shift of emphasis, A History of Western Music places people making choices at the centre of the story, not as peripheral figures in the evolution of musical works and styles. Linking historical and social context directly to musical practice and styles, the book is organised around three central themes: people making choices; the tension between cultural tradition and musical innovation; and the values and tastes of producers and consumers. This edition restructures the text for greater accessibility, breaking it into small chapters within six sections; these are linked to form a single narrative thread.

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  • NCID
    BA75022450
  • ISBN
    • 0393927490
    • 0393979911
  • LCCN
    2005048797
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxviii, 965, A128 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
  • Classification
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