Publisher's Synopsis
Music Through Time: An Appreciation of Music in Europe and America encourages the reader to discover not only information applying to music, but also to rediscover the big ideas that shaped Western Civilization over the centuries. These ""big ideas"" are represented through music, musicians, composers, instruments, and genres of music.Music Through Time seamlessly integrates an interactive website with video/audio, online music library, and textbook to meet the evolving needs of the next generation of music appreciation students in the college environment.Available in print and electronic formats with an accompanying website, Music Through Time: An Appreciation of Music in Europe and America:Encompasses an introductory overview of the major time periods, genres, composers, and historical developments of Western civilization in Europe and America, highlighting the importance and historical significance of musical activity in each time period.Is balanced, fair, and respectful of the cultures and cultural ideas that shaped art music and folk music that made up the great music literature of the western world.Includes 120-day subscription to an online music library with access to over 12 million pieces of music.
