Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century

Description

The Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century is an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia of all aspects of music in various parts of the world during the 20th century. It covers the major musical styles--concert music, jazz, pop, rock, etc., and such key genres as opera, orchestral music, be-bop, blues, country, etc. Articles on individuals provide biographical information on their life and works, and explore the contribution each has made in the field. Illustrated and fully cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century also provides Suggested Listeni.;Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Abba; Abbado, Claudio; Abshire, Nathan; Acuff, Roy; Adderley, Cannonball; Africa; Aleatory Music; Alpert, Herb; Amplification; Andean Music; Anderson, Marian; Andrews Sisters, The; Ansermet, Ernest; Arlen, Harold; Armstrong, Louis; Arrangers; Arrau, Claudio; Arroyo, Joe; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Atkins, Chet; Authentic Performance; Aznavour, Charles; Bacharach, Burt; Baez, Joan; Baker, Chet; Ballet and Modern Dance Music; Barber, Samuel; Barenboim, Daniel; Bart, Lionel; Bartók, Béla; Basie, Count; Bauzá, Mario; Beach Boys, The.