Synopses & Reviews
This 60-page supplement begins with the basic concepts necessary to understand music: sound, rhythm, and form. The development of music is then traced chronologically using numerous selections from the compact disks/cassette tapes that are available to instructors and students. An appendix on writing about music is included, as are "Key Terms and Names" and "Essay Questions" for each chapter.
Table of Contents
1. What Is Music? 2. The Ancient World 3. The Middle Ages 4. The Renaissance 5. Baroque Music 6. The Classical Period 7. The Romantic Era 8. The Twentieth Century In each chapter: Key Terms Questions to Think About Appendix: Writing About Music