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An Introduction to America's Music, 2nd edition

Book information

Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Year
2013
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14979262 bytes)
Pages
\626
Time added
2016-09-17 06:48:54

Description

An ear-opening exploration of music’s New World, from Puritan psalmody to mash-ups.Richard Crawford and Larry Hamberlin show how the lively interactions between the folk, popular, and classical spheres have made American music resonate with audiences around the world. Students will learn how to listen critically to eighty-eight pieces in all the major styles and genres, while gaining a clearer understanding of musics role in the history of American society, business, and technology.

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