Classical Music Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

By:

Derham, Katie

Publication details: New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2018Description: 352ISBN:

9781465473424

Subject(s):

Music appreciation

DDC classification:

781.68 DER

Summary: Who wrote the first true “opera”? Where did the system of musical notation come from? How do composers construct symphonies? This book answers these questions and many more by exploring and analyzing key musical pieces and their impact from the birth of early plainchant to the development of modern minimalism. Written in simple English, The Classical Music Book examines more than 90 works by both legendary and little-known composers and features step-by-step diagrams and infographics that explain the key concepts and big ideas behind the creation and appreciation of classical music. Whether you’re an occasional listener or a musical aficionado, you will find plenty to engage you and enhance your understanding of classical music in this book.

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Who wrote the first true “opera”? Where did the system of musical notation come from? How do composers construct symphonies? This book answers these questions and many more by exploring and analyzing key musical pieces and their impact from the birth of early plainchant to the development of modern minimalism.
Written in simple English, The Classical Music Book examines more than 90 works by both legendary and little-known composers and features step-by-step diagrams and infographics that explain the key concepts and big ideas behind the creation and appreciation of classical music. Whether you’re an occasional listener or a musical aficionado, you will find plenty to engage you and enhance your understanding of classical music in this book.

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