The ebook “Ideas and Styles in the Western Musical Tradition, 4th Edition” (PDF) delves into the key concepts that have influenced the evolution of music from ancient times to the present day. Through an engaging narrative, Douglass Seaton encourages readers to think critically and creatively, drawing on historical documents from thinkers, artists, and musicians to provide a vivid portrayal of Western music’s compelling story. This concise and approachable exploration of music history brings to life a diverse range of artworks, literature, and music, offering students an immersive experience in understanding the historical and intellectual influences behind musical styles.
The thoroughly updated and revised fourth edition offers:
· A more user-friendly design makes it easier for students to quickly locate key information
· Updates to the narrative throughout, including the most recent research findings along with updates to the reception of key works.
· A custom score anthology drawn from the Oxford History of Western Music offers students full scores and analysis for key works from the textbook
· New pedagogy including chapter-opening summaries and outlines; marginal cues to identify key ideas in each paragraph; and extended
excerpts from key historical text books
· Increased and balanced coverage of women’s roles in music history, ranging from discussions of key composers and performers like Isabella d’Este and Fanny Hensel to women’s important roles as patrons
978-0190246778, 978-0190651725
NOTE: This sale only consists of the eBook Ideas and Styles in the Western Musical Tradition, Fourth Edition in PDF. No access codes are included.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.