Music by Jean Ferris

Music by Jean Ferris

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Emphasizing music in the context of the society that surrounds it, this work weaves the development of Western music into the fabric of cultural history, paying special attention to the biographies of significant composers. It helps you develop techniques to appreciate music in public performance halls, on the radio, in films, or in the theater.

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Music by Jean Ferris

Emphasizing music in the context of the society that surrounds it, "Music: The Art of Listening" weaves the development of Western music into the fabric of cultural history, paying special attention to the biographies of significant composers. In a clear and accessible format, it introduces music from centuries past as well as that of the current era, and helps the listener develop techniques to fully appreciate music in public performance halls, on the radio, in films, or in the theater. Among the highlights of this seventh edition is a greatly expanded selection of Listening Examples, which are available on the text's companion CD set.
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ISBN 13 9780073122137
ISBN 10 0073122130
Title Music
Author Jean Ferris
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Mcgraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Year published 2006-12-01
Number of pages 464
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