An Introduction to America's Music (Second Edition)

W.W. Norton & Co

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UPC:
9780393935318
Maximum Purchase:
3 units
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
2013-02-20
Release Date:
2013-02-20
Author:
Richard Crawford;Larry Hamberlin
Language:
english
Edition:
2
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An ear-opening exploration of musics New World, from Puritan psalmody to mash-ups.

Richard Crawford and Larry Hamberlin show how the lively interactions between the folk, popular, and classical spheres have made American music resonate with audiences around the world. Students will learn how to listen critically to eighty-eight pieces in all the major styles and genres, while gaining a clearer understanding of music's role in the history of American society, business, and technology.