Status
Available
Call number
DDC/MDS
| 780/.9 |
Publication
New York : Norton, c2001.
Description
This is a chronological presentation of the development of Western music within Western culture. This edition has increased coverage of 20th-century music, and timelines covering musical events throughout history.
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LibraryThing member mezamashiman
This book serves as a wonderful introduction to the history of European and American art music. The book is structured in an interesting way. Instead of being a simple chronology of music history, ranging from the Renaissance to recent trends in American music, it subdivides each time period into
Contrary to what other reviews say, this book is not full of details. Since it covers music ranging from the Renaissance to twentieth century American, it has only enough space to briefly touch on each period, and it allots a bit more space to delve into the seminal works of the relevant composers. Nevertheless, it is still very informative for beginners and "old hands" alike, yet if you seek detailed information on a certain period, instrument or composer, I would consult books that deal with those matters specifically.
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categories of music, such as "chamber music", "vocal music", or "orchestral music." Scattered throughout each chapter are snippets of quotations from the composer or musician in question, making for an interesting and illuminating read.Contrary to what other reviews say, this book is not full of details. Since it covers music ranging from the Renaissance to twentieth century American, it has only enough space to briefly touch on each period, and it allots a bit more space to delve into the seminal works of the relevant composers. Nevertheless, it is still very informative for beginners and "old hands" alike, yet if you seek detailed information on a certain period, instrument or composer, I would consult books that deal with those matters specifically.
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LibraryThing member Brightman
Very well illustrated history of music
LibraryThing member jwhenderson
This is the essential reference work for understanding the history of Western music. Filled with so many details, yet interesting not only for that reason but also because it is well-written. Worth a few moments of consideration or a whole afternoon immersing yourself in the wonder of music and its
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Subjects
Awards
Notable Books List (1960)
Language
Original publication date
1960 (first edition)
1973 (second edition)
1980 (third edition)
1988 (fourth edition revised by Claude V. Palisca)
Physical description
xvi, 843 p.; 27 cm
ISBN
9780393975277
Other editions
A history of western music by Donald Jay Grout (Paper Book)
A history of western music by Donald Jay Grout (Paper Book)
A history of western music by J. Peter Burkholder (Paper Book)
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