Listening to music

Synopsis

This text's appealing, reader-friendly style and unique presentation will help students:

• To develop lifelong, knowledge and appreciation of music
• To be informed concert-goers and consumers of music
• To become active supporters of the arts and arts education

Part 1: The Musical Process--The opening chapters focus on various ways to listen to music

Part 2: The Materials of Music--With audio reinforcing the text, every student receives detailed explanations and sound demonstrations of the basic musical elements and performing media

Part 3: The Common Style Periods of Concert Music-Beginning with a basic survey of music before I60:0, the text progresses chronologically from the Baroque style periods to the present.

Part 4. Adjunct Music--American popular music, Broadway musical theater, movie music, and music of other world. cultures add dimension to the course.

The "Listening to Music" supporting program includes:

• The Critical ReviewGuide, packaged FREE with the text
• A set of 4 Compact Discs
• An Instructor's Manual with computer test bank
• The "Listening to Music" Companion Website™ (www.prenhall.com/zorn)