A Guide to Musical Styles: From Madrigal to Modern Music (Revised Edition)
By Douglas Moore.
Description
Douglas Moore, whose Listening to Music has made him known to a large audience of music lovers, has here written a book which will be welcomed by every ambitious listener who would develop his musical assurance and broaden his taste so as to achieve the greatest possible enjoyment from his musical experiences. This book transports the reader into the spirit of great music, so that when he encounters an unfamiliar composition he will feel at home in its style and will have some idea of what to expect. It examines five great periods―the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Modern―and ...
ISBN(s)
0393002004, 9780393002003
