A Little History of Music
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Availability:In StockContributor:Robert PhilipSeries:Little HistoriesPublish date:2025-05-13Pages:320
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Yale University PressISBN-13:9780300279085ISBN-10:300279086UPC:9780300279085Book Category:Music, HistoryBook Subcategory:History & Criticism, World, Social HistorySize:7.82 x 5.31 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.7716Product ID:SCAEBDCKHQ
A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal's bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music. Covering a remarkable range, including Indian raga, Javanese gamelan, medieval chant, jazz and K-pop, this Little History celebrates the wonder of music, and why it is treasured across the world. Within its pages, readers will find familiar composers and musicians, and will be introduced to a host of exciting new discoveries. Little Histories - Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Yale University PressISBN-13:9780300279085ISBN-10:300279086UPC:9780300279085Book Category:Music, HistoryBook Subcategory:History & Criticism, World, Social HistorySize:7.82 x 5.31 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.7716Product ID:SCAEBDCKHQ
Robert Philip was formerly a senior lecturer in music at the Open University and is a well-known presenter on BBC Radio. He is the author of The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral Music and the award-winning Performing Music in the Age of Recording.
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