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Title:

The complete classical music guide / general editor, John Burrows with Charles Wiffen and contributions from Robert Ainsley ... [et al.]

Edition:

1st American ed.

Publisher:

Dk Pub.,

Copyright Date:

2012

Description:

352 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Music.
Music appreciation.
Musical instruments.
Composers.

Other Authors:

Burrows, John, 1939-
Wiffen, Charles.
Ainsley, Robert.

Notes:

"Based on content previously published in Eyewitness companions: Classical music"--T.p. verso.

Contents:

Introducing classical music: The elements of classical music -- Classical music instruments -- Classical music in performance -- The history of classical music: Early music (1000-1600) -- The Baroque era (1600-1750) -- The Classical era (1750-1820) -- The Romantic era (1810-1920) -- Romantic opera (1810-1920) -- National schools (1830-1950) -- Modern music (1900-present).

Summary:

"The essential listener's guide to more than a thousand years of Western classical music ; Explains the elements and terminology of classical music in clear and simple terms ; Discusses the music and instruments of each period, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, to developments in modern music sine 1900 ; Explores the life stories, musical styles, and most popular works of almost 300 composers"--Back of container.

ISBN:

0756692563
9780756692568

OCLC:

(OCoLC)748329729

Locations:

DXPB423 -- Dr. Grace O. Doane Alden Public Library (Alden)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

AGPE046 -- Drake Public Library (Centerville)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

CQPE926 -- Washington Free Public Library (Washington)