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The complete idiot's guide to music history, by Michael Miller

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The complete idiot's guide to music history

180755051

by Michael Miller

An introduction to music history that explores key trends, influential figures, and prominent styles from pre-historical Africa to American popular music

Western classical music. From the beginning : ancient music ; Of monks and troubadours : the medieval period ; Masses, motets, and madrigals : the Renaissance period ; Ornate patterns : the Baroque period ; A lyrical revolution : the Classical period ; Classical music matures : the Romantic period ; The death traditional harmony : the twentieth century and beyond ; This led to that : the evolution of classical music -- American popular music. Setting the stage : American popular music pre-1900 ; From the bayou to Bourbon Street : blues and jazz ; Tin Pan Alley and beyond : the great American songbook ; Rock, rhythm, and rap : popular music from 1950 to today -- World music. The music of Asia and India ; The music of the Middle East ; The music of Africa ; The music of Latin America and the Caribbean

Music history