Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World Volume 8 - Genres: North America (Hardcover)

This is a comprehensive and authoritative reference to a huge range of American musical styles, from Barbershop to Bluegrass and from Ragtime to Rockabilly. The six "EPMOW Genre" volumes contain entries on the genres of music that have been or currently are popular in countries and communities all over the world. Included are discussions on cultural, historical and geographic origins; technical musical characteristics; instrumentation and use of voice; lyrics and language; typical features of performance and presentation; historical development and paths and modes of dissemination; influence of technology, the music industry and political and economic circumstances; changing stylistic features; notable and influential performers; and relationships to other genres and sub-genres. This volume, on the music of North America, features over 100 in-depth essays on genres ranging from Adult Contemporary to Alternative Rock, from Barbershop to Bebop, and from Disco to Emo. All entries conclude with a bibliography, discographical references and discography, with additional information on sheet music listings and visual recordings. Written and edited by a team of distinguished popular music scholars and professionals, this is an exceptional resource for anybody studying or researching the history and development of popular music.

General

Imprint:	Continuum Publishing Corporation
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World
Release date:	May 2012
First published:	May 2012
Editors:	David Horn • John Shepherd
Volume editors:	David Horn
Dimensions:	245 x 176 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	584
ISBN-13:	978-1-4411-6078-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4411-6078-7
Barcode:	9781441160782

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