Synopses & Reviews
Students around the globe have learned about the diversity of musical expression from World Music: A Global Journey, now in its third edition. Ethnomusicologists Terry E. Miller and Andrew Shahriari present a systematic study of a wide variety of world music in a textbook that is accessible to both music majors and non-majors. Known for its breadth and strong pedagogical framework, this popular textbook accompanies the reader on a voyage around the world to experience native and contemporary traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit.
The textbook begins with three introductory chapters that discuss the elements of music, and then presents ten chapters on specific geographical areas. As one would prepare for any travel, each chapter begins with background preparation, reviewing the historical, cultural, and musical overview of the region. Visits to multiple sites within a region provide in-depth studies of varied musical traditions. Analysis begins with an experiential first impression of the music, followed by an aural analysis of the musical sound, and then a closer look at the prominent musical elements. Finally, the authors consider the cultural connections that give the music its meaning and life, and encourages students to explore on their own.Features
- Over 300 full color maps and photographs of instruments, performers, and cultural settings
- 3 Audio CDs with diverse musical examples
- Listening Guides and Ethno-Challenges for each musical example, encouraging more active participation and understanding of the music
- Biographical highlights of performers and ethnomusicologists
- Numerous pedagogical aids, including On Your Own Time and Explore More sidebars, and Questions to Consider
- Companion website hosting a full range of instructor and student materials
New to the Third Edition
- New photos
- Additional musical sites and listening guides
- An additional Audio CD
- Discussions of popular music
- Interactive Listening Guides on the companion website
- New instructor resources, including the Routledge Questbank
Terry E. Miller is Professor Emeritus of Ethnomusicology at Kent State University, where he co-founded the Center for the Study of World Musics.
Andrew Shahriari is Instructor of Ethnomusicology at Kent State University.
Visit the companion website: www.routledge.com/textbooks/worldmusic
Synopsis
Authors Terry E. Miller and Andrew Shahriari take students around the world to experience the diversity of musical expression. World Music: A Global Journey, now in its third edition, is known for its breadth in surveying the world 's major cultures in a systematic study of world music within a strong pedagogical framework.
As one prepares for any travel, each chapter starts with background preparation, reviewing the historical, cultural, and musical overview of the region. Visits to multiple sites within a region provide in-depth studies of varied musical traditions. Music analysis begins with an experimental first impression of the music, followed by an aural analysis of the sound and prominent musical elements. Finally, students are invited to consider the cultural connections that give the music its meaning and life.
Features of the Third Edition
- Over 3 hours of diverse musical examples. with a third audio CD of new musical examples
- Listening Guides analyze the various pieces of music with some presented in an interactive format online
- Biographical highlights of performers and ethnomusicologists updated and new ones added
- Numerous pedagogical aids, including On Your Own Time and Explore More sidebars, and Questions to Consider
- Popular music incorporated with the traditional
Dynamic companion web site hosts new Interactive Listening Guides, plus many resources for student and instructor. Built to serve online courses.
MP3 files for accompanying audio are available with eBook only when purchased through Routledge.com.