The World of music

Defines folk music and traces its history and development in Great Britain and the United States.

Discusses classical music, basic theory, instruments, and several famous European composers.

Explores the roots and history of jazz, discussing how it first appeared and developed, its musical elements, and significant performers.

Traces the history of rock and roll music.

Introduces music, its terms, characteristics, role in society, and instruments, and discusses the earliest music created by primitive people, Pacific islanders, Africans, and American Indians.