Understanding Music

Understanding Music
ISBN-10
0131505483
ISBN-13
9780131505483
Series
Understanding Music
Category
Music
Pages
500
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Pearson Prentice Hall
Author
Jeremy Yudkin

Description

  • Emphasizes careful listening, with an entire chapter devoted to the "Art of Listening"
  • Places Western music in a global context
  • Clarifies the distinct stylistic features of each historical period, with chapter-end Style Summaries
  • Explores the contributions of women throughout the ages
  • Considers music of other cultures
  • Includes popular music in historical context
FOR THE TEACHER
  • "Inside the Orchestra Videotape" -- a unique feature, explaining all the instruments and how an orchestra works, with five featured orchestral works, one from each historical period
  • Annotated Instructor's Edition filled with helpful classroom suggestions
  • Instructor's Manual with chapter summaries, related readings, tests, and more
  • Computerized Test Bank in PC and Mac formats
  • Films for the Humanities historical videotape compiled especially for "Understanding Music"
FOR THE STUDENT
  • "Inside the Orchestra" CD-ROM, explaining all the instruments and how an orchestra works
  • Companion Website(TM) (www.prenhall.com/yudkin), an on-line study guide for "Understanding Music"
  • MusicNotes Booklet, containing listening guides from the text with ample room for note taking. FREE with all copies of "Understanding Music."
LISTENING PACKAGES
  • 7-CD Complete Collection with all of the music discussed in "Understanding Music" (ISBN 0-13-150564-5)
  • 3-CD Student Collection with the main musical selections from the book (ISBN 0-13-150563-7)
  • Custom Repertoire CD: "Contact your local Prentice Hall representative for details"

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