Understanding Music

By YUDKIN

"Jeremy Yudkin's" book is a rich music appreciation program that supports the ultimate goal of teaching active listening. By focusing on music of the Western tradition in its social, historical, and global context, this book engages readers in an active listening experience of music through a lively narrative text and innovative activities. Topic coverage includes music around the world, the fundamentals of music, the art of listening, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque Era, the Classic Era, Beethoven, the Nineteenth Century, and the Twentieth Century. For those interested in developing active listening skills and a deeper appreciation for music.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0136062520
• ISBN13: 9780136062523
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 11.0"