Download or read book Encyclopedia of Modern Classic Music written by and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Classical Music Encyclopedia written by Stanley Sadie and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative, accesssible, and comprehensive, 'Classical Music Encyclopedia' offers an unprecedented depth and range of information. Organized chronologically, from the Medieval era to the 21st century, the sections in each chapter bring to life the rich history of Western classical music.
Download or read book The NPR Listener s Encyclopedia of Classical Music written by Theodore Libbey and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resource on classical music provides coverage of composers, works, musical terminology, and performers, along with recommended recordings and access to an interactive Web site that allows readers to listen to sample works, techniques, and performers discussed in the reference.
Download or read book The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Classical Music written by Robert Ainsley and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative thematic guide to western civilizations' greatest music. Includes major musical developments, composers, form and style, instruments, and music theory.
Download or read book The Classical Music Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the world’s greatest classical compositions and musical traditions in The Classical Music Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Classic Music in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Classical Music Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Classical Music, with: - More than 90 pieces of world-famous music - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Classical Music Book is a captivating introduction to music theory, crucial composers and the impact of seminal pieces, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 90 works by famous composers from the early period to the modern day, through exciting text and bold graphics. Your Classical Music Questions, Simply Explained From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this fresh new guide goes beyond your typical music books, offering a comprehensive overview to classical music history and biography. If you thought it was difficult to learn about music theory, The Classical Music Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Explore the main ideas underpinning the world’s greatest compositions and musical traditions, and define their importance to the musical canon and into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Classical Music Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Download or read book Classical music encyclopedia written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Classical Music Encyclopedia written by Charles Wilson and published by Flame Tree Music. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Classical Music Encylopedia, now fully updated, traces the development of Western music from medieval times through to the twenty-first century. Each chapter begins with an Introduction to the era, followed by an A to Z of the key composers and musicians of the era, with an expert's recommended recording for each entry. Within these, the musical greats – from Mozart to Stravinksy – have more extensive entries. The Styles and Forms sections discuss the many different styles of music, from the earliest notation to the minimalism of the twentieth century, while the development of each era's Instruments is also extensively investigated. Written by many of the world's leading experts in the field, this invaluable encyclopedia is comprehensive, easy-to-use and highly informative – an essential guide for readers of all levels.
Download or read book The Billboard Encyclopedia of Classical Music written by Stanley Sadie and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical music finally has the reference it deserves: Authoritative, expertly written, and all-inclusive, "The Billboard Encyclopedia of Classical Music" is a comprehensive, affordable companion to a timeless genre.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Classical Music written by Peter Gammond and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical music reference book arranged in nine subjects, including the orchestra, opera, and chamber music; with information on instruments and noted composers.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Classical Music written by Robert Ainsley and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 1999 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exploration of the vast world of classical music is a stimulating, visually exciting reference work.
Download or read book The Harmony Illustrated Encyclopedia of Classical Music written by Peter Gammond and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical music reference book arranged in nine subjects, including the orchestra, opera, and chamber music; with information on instruments and noted composers.
Download or read book The Rest Is Noise written by Alex Ross and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2007 National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism A New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book of the Year Time magazine Top Ten Nonfiction Book of 2007 Newsweek Favorite Books of 2007 A Washington Post Book World Best Book of 2007 In this sweeping and dramatic narrative, Alex Ross, music critic for The New Yorker, weaves together the histories of the twentieth century and its music, from Vienna before the First World War to Paris in the twenties; from Hitler's Germany and Stalin's Russia to downtown New York in the sixties and seventies up to the present. Taking readers into the labyrinth of modern style, Ross draws revelatory connections between the century's most influential composers and the wider culture. The Rest Is Noise is an astonishing history of the twentieth century as told through its music.
Download or read book Random House Encyclopedic Dictionary of Classical Music written by David Cummings and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 1997 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with offering fascinating facts on the lives of the musicians, the Random House Encyclopedic Dictionary of Classical Music presents concise plots for 3,000 operas, comprehensive listings of stage and opera works, and explanations of musical terms, theories, and forms that reflect current thinking.
Download or read book Collins Classical Music Encyclopedia written by Stanley Sadie and published by Collins. This book was released on 2000 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for the beginner and expert alike, this fully-comprehensive, single-volume family reference work is organized chronologically, covering the development of classical music from ancient times to the modern day.
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Download or read book Classical Music written by Roger Thomas and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces some of the instruments used in classical music, including the violin, trumpet, and flute, as well as early instruments.
