The History Of Music

By Anne Shaw Faulkner

Book Overview

""The History of Music"" by Anne Shaw Faulkner is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of music from ancient times to the present day. The book covers the major eras of music, including medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary. It explores the cultural and social contexts in which music was created, as well as the major composers and musicians who shaped each era. The book also delves into the development of musical instruments and the various genres of music, from opera to jazz. With its accessible writing style and informative content, ""The History of Music"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the fascinating evolution of music throughout history.THIS 112 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: What We Hear In Music: A Course Of Study In Music Appreciation And History, by Anne Shaw Faulkner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419168053.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425471315
• ISBN13: 9781425471316
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"