music appreciation

"In 'Declassified,' Warsaw-Fan Rauch . . . offers a backstage tour of the [classical music] industry and equips you for every listening scenario, covering: the 7 main compositional periods (even the soul-crushingly depressing Medieval period), a breakdown of the instruments and their associated personality types (apologies to violists and conductors), what it's like to be a musician at the highest level (it's hard), how to steal a Stradivarius (and make no money in the process), and when to clap during a live performance (also: when not to)"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the American musical and shows how musicals happen, what makes them work, how they captivate audiences, and how one landmark show leads to the next.

"A legendary record producer-turned-brain scientist explains why you fall in love with music. This Is What It Sounds Like is a journey into the science and soul of music that reveals the secrets of why your favorite songs move you. But it's also a story of a musical trailblazer who began as a humble audio tech in Los Angeles to became Prince's chief engineer for Purple Rain, and then create other No. 1 hits (including Barenaked Ladies' "One Week") as one of the most successful female record producers of all time"--Provided by publisher.

"Experience ten different types of music--classical, Latin, jazz, country, heavy metal, hip-hop, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, electronica, pop, and a surprise finale"--Provided by publisher.

Do you know a capella from zarzuela? Can you distinguish between a serenade and a symphony? If you only have 30 seconds, there is time to understand the creative journey taken by classical music from the Middle Ages to the modern era. This book explores the pivotal composers, movements and innovations from classical music's long and fascinating history.

"Discover how music is made, the many different forms it takes, and the ... artists that make it"--Back cover.

Examines the history of Western music from the middle ages and Gregorian chant through modern composers like Aaron Copeland. Chronicles the lives and work of famous composers from each time period--Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modernism--and discusses surprising revelations about the music itself along with anecdotes about certain important pieces.

Explores the history of Western classical music and the lives of nearly three hundred composers throughout the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and modern music eras.

Provides an introduction to the concept of soundscapes, estalishes a framework for listening to music, charts the transmission of music through human migration, and discusses music's connection with various realms of human experience, including dance, ritual, political life and action, and individual and social identity.

A guide to hip-hop music, breaking down the difference between old school and new school, setting straight the misconceptions of the artists and the music, and describing the history of hip-hop up through the current day.