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Title:
The history of classical music for beginners / written by R. Ryan Endris ; illustrated by Joe Lee.
Author:
Endris, R. Ryan, author.
Publication Information:
Danbury, CT : For Beginners, c2014.
Call Number:
ML160 .L5924 2014
Abstract:
"Music history is nearly as old as human civilization itself, and while it has permeated the arts and popular culture for centuries , it still has a mystifying aura. But fear not- classical music is not as complicated as it seems, and anyone can learn its origins and history. In addition to learning how better to understand (and enjoy!) classical music, The History of Classical Music for Beginners will help you learn of some of the more interesting and comical stories behind the music and composers"--P.[4] of cover.
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9781939994264
Series:
For beginners documentary comic book

For beginners documentary comic book.
Physical Description:
viii, 167 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
General Note:
Includes glossary.
Contents:
Music of the ancient and medieval worlds. Ancient music and philosophy ; Music in the early church ; The Roman liturgy ; The beginnings of polyphony (and what polyphony is) ; Music in fourteenth century France and Italy -- A rebirth : music of the Renaissance. The musical renaissance ; Josquin : the next generation ; The Reformation and its effect on music ; Madrigals (they aren't always accompanied by dinners) and other secular songs ; Strike up the band : instrumental music takes the stage -- The Baroque period : the music of Bach and Vivaldi. The beginnings of a new style ; Chamber and church music in the seventeenth century ; Music of the world in the seventeenth century ; The late Baroque period : Italy and France ; The late Baroque period : J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel -- Finally! Classical "classical music". Classical music and classical style ; Instrumental music takes the stage (again) ; Mozart, Haydn, and quintessential "classical" composition ; Beethoven : to be classical or romantic, that is the question -- It's not all lovey-dovey : the romantic period. What is romanticism anyway? ; Innovation in vocal and piano music ; The development of chamber, choral, and orchestral music ; The fat lady sings : innovation in Italian and German opera ; Late romanticism : Brahms and the Wagnerians -- Bucking the trend : music in the twentieth century. Is it late romantic or modern? ; Throwing the baby out with the bathwater : Schoenberg and friends ; Igor Stravinsky ; Music and postmodernism ; Y2K : it's not as bad as they thought it would be.
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