Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This entertaining celebration of culture shows different musical instruments and traditional forms of dance around the world. Also includes a look at traditional costumes from various cultures. Full-color photos and illustrations.
Synopsis
This entertaining celebration of culture shows children different musical instruments and traditional forms of dance around the world. Fascinating photos feature unusual instruments and traditional costumes from different cultures. Young readers will be delighted to learn about: - dancing in worship, competition, to tell a story, and for entertainment - music throughout history - different instruments made from natural, as well as man-made, materials - religious music and dancing - musicals and cinema of the 20th century - the art of opera - classical music and dance inspired by tradition through the centuries - celebration in tribal societies - folk music and dancing - how technology has changed the way music is made