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The complete classical music guide / general editor, John Burrows with Charles Wiffen and contributions from Robert Ainsley ... [et al.].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London ; New York : DK Pub., c2012.Edition: 1st American edDescription: 352 p. : ill. (some col.) . ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0756692563 (hc)
  • 1409383164 (hbk)
  • 9780756692568 (hc)
  • 9781409383161 (hbk)
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Contents:
Introducing classical music. The elements of classical music ; Classical music instruments ; Classical music in performance -- The history of classical music. Early music (1000-1600) ; The Baroque era (1600-1750) ; The Classical era (1750-1820) ; The Romantic era (1810-1920) ; Romantic opera (1810-1920) ; National schools (1830-1950) ; Modern music (1900-present).
Summary: "The essential listener's guide to more than a thousand years of Western classical music ; Explains the elements and terminology of classical music in clear and simple terms ; Discusses the music and instruments of each period, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, to developments in modern music sine 1900 ; Explores the life stories, musical styles, and most popular works of almost 300 composers"--Back of container.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Packed with photographs, composer biographies, analyses of major works, and essential information on every musical genre, style, form, instrument, and ensemble, DK's Complete Classical Music Guide is a portable encyclopedic guide to more than one thousand years of Western classical music.

From Bach to Berlioz, Glinka to Gershwin, Stravinsky to Shostakovich, and everyone in between, the Complete Classical Music Guide contains more than three hundred composer profiles, and offers a clear definition of the particular styles and characteristics of seven key eras: Early Music (1000-1600); The Baroque Era (1600-1750); The Classical Era (1750-1820); The Romantic Era (1810-1920); Romantic Opera (1810-1920); National Schools (1830-1950); and Modern Music (1900-).

The Complete Classical Music Guide also includes a timeline that charts the evolution of musical styles and forms, instruments, and provides explanations of the building blocks of music -- melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, form, tempo, and dynamics.

Previously published as Eyewitness Companion: Classical Music , this book has been reformatted and designed and now comes packaged in an exclusive presentation slipcase.

"Based on content previously published in Eyewitness companions : Classical music"--T.p. verso.

Introducing classical music. The elements of classical music ; Classical music instruments ; Classical music in performance -- The history of classical music. Early music (1000-1600) ; The Baroque era (1600-1750) ; The Classical era (1750-1820) ; The Romantic era (1810-1920) ; Romantic opera (1810-1920) ; National schools (1830-1950) ; Modern music (1900-present).

"The essential listener's guide to more than a thousand years of Western classical music ; Explains the elements and terminology of classical music in clear and simple terms ; Discusses the music and instruments of each period, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, to developments in modern music sine 1900 ; Explores the life stories, musical styles, and most popular works of almost 300 composers"--Back of container.

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