Title:
The complete classical music guide
Added Author:
Edition:
American [second] edition.
Publication Date:
2020
Publication Information:
New York : Dk Publishing, 2020.
©2020
Physical Description:
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781465494375
Abstract:
"What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music." -- Amazon.
General Note:
Includes index.
"Previously published as Eyewitness companions: Classical Music."
Contents:
Introducing classical music. The elements of classical music ; Classical music instruments ; Clasisal music in performance -- The history of classical music. Early music (1000-1600) ; The Baroque era (1600-1750) ; The Classical era (1750-1820) ; The Romantic era (1810-1920) ; Romantic opera (1810-1920) ; National schools (1830-1950) ; Modern music (1900-present).
Language:
English
