ABOUT BOOK

This text covers basic elements and vocabulary of music; appreciation and understanding of diverse styles of music past and present; developing listening skills. Includes opportunities for experiencing music (recorded and/or live). I. Music FundamentalsII. History of Western Music before 1600III. History of Western Music after 1600IV. Music of the 20th and 21st CenturiesV. Listening to GenresVI. Music of Louisiana, the Americas, and the World