"World Music: Traditions and Transformations, fourth edition, is an introductory-level survey of diverse musics from around the world. It assumes no prior formal training or education in music, and with one brief exception avoids the use of Western music notation entirely. It is written primarily for undergraduate nonmusic majors but is equally appropriate for music majors, and is therefore ideal for courses enrolling music and nonmusic stu-dents alike"--
Before the trip begins : fundamental issues -- Aural analysis : listening to the world's musics -- Cultural considerations : beyond the sounds themselves -- Oceania : Australia, Papua New Guinea, Hawaii, Kiribati -- South Asia : India, ...
World Music: Traditions and Transformations
All books were used in the research for Global Beat Fusion, and are great resources in their respective fields. Music ... 2001) Da Capo Best Music Writing 2002, Jonathan Lethem, Editor (Da Capo, 2002) Da Capo Best Music Writing 2003, ...
Excursions in World Music
"World Music: Traditions and Transformations, fourth edition, is an introductory-level survey of diverse musics from around the world.
The History of World Music takes readers on a musical journey around the globe, exploring world music styles, their roots, and the latest popular trends and sounds.
World Music: A Global Journey, Concise Edition is an ideal introduction to the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the ...