Written in a lively style, this book provides the foundation for acquiring lifelong knowledge and appreciation of music. It concentrates on the effective listening skills needed to identify composers and to recognize their styles and some of their representative works - playing in the background of the social, economic, and historical influences in their lives. Students are encouraged to become informed consumers of music and active participants in supporting the arts. They should gain not only new expertise and insights but also a voice in the choices of musical offerings available to them and the public.
- ISBN10 0139073469
- ISBN13 9780139073465
- Publish Date 2 August 1999 (first published 1 January 1991)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 October 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson Education (US)
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 462
- Language English