Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World: North America. Genres. Genres

ISBN-10
1501329200
ISBN-13
9781501329203
Series
Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World
Category
Popular music
Pages
566
Language
English
Published
2012
Authors
John Shepherd, David Horn

Description

"The six EPMOW Genre volumes contain entries on the genres of music that have been or currently are popular in countries and communities all over the world. Included are discussions on cultural, historical and geographic origins; technical musical characteristics; instrumentation and use of voice; lyrics and language; typical features of performance and presentation; historical development and paths and modes of dissemination; influence of technology, the music industry and political and economic circumstances; changing stylistic features; notable and influential performers; and relationships to other genres and sub-genres. This volume, on the music of North America, features over 100 in-depth essays on genres ranging from Adult Contemporary to Alternative Rock, from Barbershop to Bebop, and from Disco to Emo. All entries conclude with a bibliography, discographical references and discography, with additional information on sheet music listings and visual recordings. Written and edited by a team of distinguished popular music scholars and professionals, this is an exceptional resource for anybody studying or researching the history and development of popular music."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

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