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Music in the Classical World - Genre, Culture, and History (Paperback)
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Music in the Classical World - Genre, Culture, and History (Paperback)
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Music in the Classical World: Genre, Culture, and History provides
a broad sociocultural and historical perspective of the music of
the Classical Period as it relates to the world in which it was
created. It establishes a background on the time span-1725 to
1815-offering a context for the music made during one of the more
vibrant periods of achievement in history. Outlining how music
interacted with society, politics, and the arts of that time, this
kaleidescopic approach presents an overview of how the various
genres expanded during the period, not just in the major musical
centers but around the globe. Contemporaneous treatises and
commentary documenting these changes are integrated into the
narrative. Features include the following: A complete course with
musical scores on the companion website, plus links to
recordings-and no need to purchase a separate anthology The
development of style and genres within a broader historical
framework Extensive musical examples from a wide range of
composers, considered in context of the genre A thorough collection
of illustrations, iconography, and art relevant to the music of the
age Source documents translated by the author Valuable student
learning aids throughout, including a timeline, a register of
people and dates, sidebars of political importance, and a selected
reading list arranged by chapter and topic A companion website
featuring scores of all music discussed in the text, recordings of
most musical examples, and tips for listening Music in the
Classical World: Genre, Culture, and History tells the story of
classical music through eighteenth-century eyes, exposing readers
to the wealth of music and musical styles of the time and providing
a glimpse into that vibrant and active world of the Classical
Period.
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