The History of Classical Music for Beginners

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Music history is nearly as old as human civilization itself, and while it has permeated the arts and popular culture for centuries, it still has this mystifying aura surrounding it. But fear notOCoitOCOs not as complicated as it seems, and anyone can learn the origins and history of Western art music. In addition to learning how better to understand (and enjoy!) classical music, a"The History of Classical Music For Beginners"awill help you will learn of some of the more interesting and sometimes comical stories behind the music and composers. Did you know that Jean-Baptiste Lully actually died from conducting one of his own compositions? You may have heard of Gregorian chant, but did you know there are many forms of chant, including Ambrosian and Byzantine chant? And did you also know that only a small portion of OC classical musicOCO is even technically Classical? These interesting, insightful facts and more are yours to discover ina"The History of Classical Music For Beginners."a" Cover Copyright Contents Preface I: Music of the Ancient World 1. Ancient Music and Philosophy 2. Music in the Early Church 3. The Roman Liturgy 4. The Beginnings of Polyphony 5. Music in the Fourteenth Century Francs and Italy II. A Rebirth: Music of the Renaissance 6. The Musical Renaissance 7. Josquin: The Next Generation 8. The Reformation and it's Effect on Music 9. Madrigals and Other Secular Songs 10. Strike Up the Band: Instrumental Music Takes the Stage III. The Baroque Period: The Music of Bach & Vivaldi 11. The Beginnings of a New Style 12. Chamber and Church Music in the Seventeenth Century 13. Music of the World in the Seventeenth Century 14. The Late Baroque Period: Italy and France 15. The Late Baroque Period: J.S. Bach & G.F. Handel IV. Finally! Classical "Classical Music" 16. Classical Music and Classical Style 17. Instrumental Music Takes the Stage (Again) 18. Mozart, Haydn, and Quintessential "Classical" Composition 19. Beethoven: To Be Classical or Romantic, That is the Question V. It's Not All Lovey-Dovey: The Romantic Period 20. What is Romanticism Anyway? 21. Innovation in Vocal and Piano Music 22. The Development of Chamber, Choral, and Orchestral Music 23. The Fat Lady Sings: Innovation in Italian and German Opera 24. Brahms and the Wagnerians VI. Bucking the Trend: Music in the 20th Century 25. Is it Late Romantic or Modern? 26. Throwing the Baby Out With the Bathwater: Schoenberg & Friends 27. Igor Stravinsky 28. Music and Postmodernism 29. Y2K: It's Not as Bad as They Thought It Would Be Glossary About the Author and Artist Backcover