The purpose of this text is to introduce readers or beginning music students to the history and evolution of classical music in the western hemisphere. Every attempt has been made to relate the events and significant musical trends in plain English, without excessive musical terminology. As a result, the text is designed to be useful for students at a high school or collegiate reading level without any requirement that they be able to read music. Aimed primarily for non-music majors, this book provides a clear, concise overview of the history of western music from the beginning of the Medieval period to the present day.

Music to Your Ears: An Introduction to Classical Music CD

Joan B Mcgee

Richard L. McGee

Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

Music to Your Ears introduces the lay reader or beginning music student to the history and evolution of classical music in the western hemisphere. Every attempt has been made to relate the events and significant musical trends in plain English, without excessive musical terminology. Aimed primarily for non-music majors, the book nevertheless provides a clear, concise overview of the history of western music from the beginning of the Medieval period to the present day.
Music to Your Ears:
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<li>provides a brief outline of the development of jazz and rock musical styles is provided.</li>
<li>discusses and defines basic musical terms within the book, which are helpful for any person who wishes to discuss music intelligently.</li>
<li>offers musical descriptions presented in general terms so that people who do not read music can still benefit from the descriptions and analyses.</li>
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Music to Your Ears: An Introduction to Classical Music

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Kendall/Hunt Publishing

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