Studying Music History: Learning, Reasoning, and Writing About Music History and Literature (2nd Edition)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 262 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall
• Edition: 2nd Edition August 17, 1995
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0131902245
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0131902244
• Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 12 ounces

Product Description
Studying Music History: Learning, Reasoning and Writing About Music History and Literature: Second Edition develops a thorough knowledge of genres, composers and compositions, as well as skills for organizing, assimilating, applying and writing using this knowledge. The text maintains a strict three-fold emphasis that includes (1) a systematic approach to the data of music history and literature, (2) identification and interpretation of unidentified music samples and excerpts from several kinds of historical documents, and (3) properly written expression of musical knowledge and judgment through small-scale writing projects.

The publisher, Prentice-Hall Humanities/Social Science
Studying Music History: Learning, Reasoning, and Writing About Music History and Literature: Second Edition develops a thorough knowledge of genres, composers and compositions, as well as skills for organizing, assimilating, applying and writing using this knowledge.

Reader Reviews
This is an excellent review and condensation of Western Music History. I recommend it in particular for: 1. Master's students preparing for music history placement tests. 2. Doctoral students in music, preparing for comprehensive exams. 3. Any music teacher who would like a concise description of musical styles, in a more condensed format that traditional music history books (such as those by Grout or Stolba). I would not recommend it for anyone studying the History of Music for the first time. Comment | | (Report this)